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bouclé

or bou·cle

[ boo-kley ]

noun

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


bouclé

/ ˈbuːkleɪ /

noun

  1. a curled or looped yarn or fabric giving a thick knobbly effect


adjective

  1. of or designating such a yarn or fabric

    a bouclé wool coat

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bouclé1

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bouclé1

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

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