moiré
9.6
A shiny silk fabric with a wavy pattern like water
- noun
- /mɔɪˈreɪ/
:
moaré
- The shop displayed a stunning collection of moiré textiles, each featuring unique wavy patterns.
- silk moire
Examples
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Stepping back, she automatically smoothed the swirled gold moiré skirt draping the buffet table that she and Spice had lavished with gold silk bows.
Fiction book (1998) -
She draped the soft moiré fabric elegantly over the chair, enhancing the room's decor.
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And there was a brass key on a grey moiré ribbon.
Fiction book (1991) -
It felt so good, the silk moiré of her dress.
Fiction book (1995) -
The elegant gown was made from a beautiful moiré silk that shimmered in the light.
Synonyms
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8.1
A silk cloth with a wavy shiny pattern used for clothes or furniture
is a general fabric term focusing on glossy wavy surface rather than its use
Surface Forms
Etymology
Moiré for the shiny fabric comes from the French moire, meaning 'watered' or 'marbled', like the look of marble. This name fits the silk because it has a wavy, water-like shine that catches the light.