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

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

The film’s use of light sat well with the fluidity of a loose white tuxedo suit on a bare chest, or a giant multicolored foulard thrown nonchalantly over the male model’s naked shoulder.

From Seattle Times

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

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