moire

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 2 French 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Pronunciation 2.3 Noun

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From French moire, itself from English mohair.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /mwɑː/

[edit] Noun

moire (uncountable)

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

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[edit] French

[edit] Etymology

From English mohair.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /mwaʁ/

[edit] Noun

moire f. (plural moires)

1. watered fabric, moire