foulard

American  

[foo-lahrd, fuh-] / fuˈlɑrd, fə- /

noun

1. a soft, lightweight silk, rayon, or cotton of plain or twill weave with printed design, for neckties, scarves, trimmings, etc.

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foulard British  

/ fuːˈlɑːd, ˈfuːlɑː /

noun

1. a soft light fabric of plain-weave or twill-weave silk or rayon, usually with a printed design

2. something made of this fabric, esp a scarf or handkerchief

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Etymology

Origin of foulard

From French, dating back to 1820–30, of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

Just above the pocket handkerchief, a paisley foulard.

From Literature

Loose white tapered pants and relaxed, pajama-like shirting, paired with tailored foulards, were both casual and elegant.

From Seattle Times

Occasionally styled with a wrapped foulard, these tops were worn with crisply creased loose trousers, or Bermuda short.

From Seattle Times

The best looks were ones that fused the two eras, such as a loose cerulean trench coat with voluminous layers, twinned with a striped blue silk foulard.

From Seattle Times

Ethnic shirts mixed with silken varsity bombers, and tied leopard foulards that looked both ready for safari and a rock concert.

From Seattle Times