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.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bouclé¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bouclé¹

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

Example Sentences

Curled hair or wool woven in any cloth in such a way as to show the curl makes boucle.

From Project Gutenberg

In the center is a metal knob, usually of brilliant brass, and the name "buckler" comes from this strong "boss" (boucle).

From Project Gutenberg