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

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 • Jan. 20, 2023

Yet, the designs remained finessed despite the street-musing: One loose, menswear suit in emerald had a silk foulard collar in lavender flapping out delicately from underneath.

From Washington Times • Oct. 2, 2021

Could a luxurious silk foulard be made from citrus by-products, that would otherwise be thrown away or fed to cattle?

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2017

His hopes, his fears, his insecurities regarding silk foulard pocket squares?

From Slate • Sep. 23, 2013

I was ready to leap, but he reached for his pocket handkerchief, the paisley foulard, and seized on me instead.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck