bouclé

or bou·cle

[ boo-kley ]

noun
  1. yarn with loops producing a rough, nubby appearance on woven or knitted fabrics.

  2. a fabric made of this yarn.

Origin of bouclé

1
1890–95; <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. Dooley
  • In 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
  1. a curled or looped yarn or fabric giving a thick knobbly effect

adjective
  1. of or designating such a yarn or fabric: a bouclé wool coat

Origin of bouclé

1
C19: from French bouclé curly, from boucle a curl, buckle

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