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moire - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
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moire (countable and uncountable, plural moires)
- Originally, a fine textile fabric made of the hair of an Asiatic goat.
- Any textile fabric to which a watered appearance is given.
Etymology
Borrowed from French moire, itself from English mohair.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA: /mwɑː/
- Audio (US): 🔊
- Rhymes: -ɑː
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