foulard

[ foo-lahrd, fuh- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a soft, lightweight silk, rayon, or cotton of plain or twill weave with printed design, for neckties, scarves, trimmings, etc.

foulard

/ ˈfuːlɑː; fuːˈlɑːd /

a soft light fabric of plain-weave or twill-weave silk or rayon, usually with a printed design
something made of this fabric, esp a scarf or handkerchief

Origin of foulard¹

From French, dating back to 1820–30, of uncertain origin

Origin of foulard¹

C19: from French, of unknown origin

Thou could'st not travel with that ridiculous foulard on thy head, hiding all thy pretty hair.'

A moment later, she was shaking out the folds of an extremely simple foulard.

Without further delay she permitted Fay to return her service of a while ago and hook up the pretty foulard.

But when he saw the girl in the white foulard smile at him from the paling he forgot etiquette and everything else.

She was dressed in some blue foulard stuff, with lace at the throat, and lace cuffs to the elbow.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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