noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Originally, a fine textile fabric made of the hair of an Asiatic goat. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   silk fabric with a wavy surface pattern wordnet
3. 3
   Any textile fabric to which a watered appearance is given. countable, uncountable

Adjective

1. 1
   (of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

antigoriteburelebutterflycandy canechameleonchatoyant

Etymology

Borrowed from French moire, itself from English mohair.

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