bouclé
or bou·cle
[ boo-kley ]
noun
yarn with loops producing a rough, nubby appearance on woven or knitted fabrics.
a fabric made of this yarn.
Origin of bouclé
11890–95; <French: literally, curled; see buckle
Words Nearby bouclé
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How to use bouclé in a sentence
Curled hair or wool woven in any cloth in such a way as to show the curl makes boucle.
Textiles | William H. DooleyIn the center is a metal knob, usually of brilliant brass, and the name "buckler" comes from this strong "boss" (boucle).
Life on a Mediaeval Barony | William Stearns Davis
British Dictionary definitions for bouclé
bouclé
/ (ˈbuːkleɪ) /
noun
a curled or looped yarn or fabric giving a thick knobbly effect
adjective
of or designating such a yarn or fabric: a bouclé wool coat
Origin of bouclé
1C19: from French bouclé curly, from boucle a curl, buckle
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