bouclé

or bou·cle

[ boo-kley ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

yarn with loops producing a rough, nubby appearance on woven or knitted fabrics.
a fabric made of this yarn.

bouclé

/ ˈbuːkleɪ /

Origin of bouclé¹

1890–95; < French: literally, curled; buckle

Origin of bouclé¹

C19: from French bouclé curly, from boucle a curl, buckle

Curled hair or wool woven in any cloth in such a way as to show the curl makes boucle.

In the center is a metal knob, usually of brilliant brass, and the name "buckler" comes from this strong "boss" (boucle).

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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