bouclé

American

[boo-kley] / buˈkleɪ /

Or boucle

noun

yarn with loops producing a rough, nubby appearance on woven or knitted fabrics.
a fabric made of this yarn.

bouclé British

/ ˈbuːkleɪ /

noun

a curled or looped yarn or fabric giving a thick knobbly effect

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adjective

of or designating such a yarn or fabric

a bouclé wool coat

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Etymology

Origin of bouclé

1890–95; < French: literally, curled; see buckle

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