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bouclé

or bou·cle

[boo-kley]
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noun
  1. yarn with loops producing a rough, nubby appearance on woven or knitted fabrics.
  2. a fabric made of this yarn.
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Origin of bouclé

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

  • 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 boucle

bouclé

noun
  1. a curled or looped yarn or fabric giving a thick knobbly effect
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adjective
  1. of or designating such a yarn or fabrica bouclé wool coat
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Word Origin

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