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bouclé

or bou·cle

[ boo-kley ]
/ buˈkleɪ /

noun

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

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Origin of bouclé

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

Words nearby bouclé

Boucher de Crèvecoeur de Perthes, Boucherville, Bouches-du-Rhône, bouchon, Boucicault, bouclé, bouclée, boudeuse, Boudicca, boudin, boudin blanc
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Example sentences from the Web for bouclé

  • 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

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

adjective

of or designating such a yarn or fabrica bouclé wool coat

Word Origin for bouclé

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