English Explanatory Dictionary

moire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Originally, a fine textile fabric made of the hair of an Asiatic goat.
  2. Any textile fabric to which a watered appearance is given.

Pronunciation

/mwɑː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-moire.wav

Word forms

moire moires

Etymology

Borrowed from French moire, itself from English mohair.

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