moire
nounUK /mwɑː/
Etymology Borrowed from French moire, itself from English mohair.
1
Originally, a fine textile fabric made of the hair of an Asiatic goat.
2
Any textile fabric to which a watered appearance is given.
noun — 2 senses
UK /mwɑː/
Etymology Borrowed from French moire, itself from English mohair.
Originally, a fine textile fabric made of the hair of an Asiatic goat.
Any textile fabric to which a watered appearance is given.
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