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moire Definition


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moire
noun
    moires
    1. A fabric, especially silk, with a pattern of glossy irregular waves.
Etymology: 17c: French, from English mohair.




moiré
adj
    1. Said of a fabric: having a pattern of glossy irregular waves; watered.
noun
    moirés
    1. This pattern on the surface of a fabric or metal.
Etymology: 19c: French, past participle of moirer, from moire.



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