English Explanatory Dictionary

ciré

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having a shiny, glossy surface, often due to the application of wax or heat treatment.
noun
  1. A glossy finish applied to fabric.
  2. A fabric featuring such finish.

Pronunciation

/ˈsiːreɪ/ /səreɪ/

Word forms

ciré cirés

Etymology

Borrowed from French ciré (“waxed; made shiny”). Attested in English from the 1920s.

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