moire

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See also Moire, moiré, and möire

Contents

1 English
2 French

English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From French moire, itself from English mohair.

Pronunciation [edit]

(UK) IPA: /mwɑː/

Noun [edit]

moire (uncountable)

Originally, a fine textile fabric made of the hair of an Asiatic goat; any textile fabric to which a watered appearance is given.

French [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From English mohair.

Pronunciation [edit]

IPA: /mwaʁ/

Noun [edit]

moire f (plural moires)

watered fabric, moire

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