bouclé
or bou·cle
[ boo-kley ]
/ buˈkleɪ /
noun
yarn with loops producing a rough, nubby appearance on woven or knitted fabrics.
a fabric made of this yarn.
Origin of bouclé
1890–95; < French: literally, curled; see
buckle
Words nearby bouclé
bouches-du-rhône,
bouchon,
bouché,
bouchée,
boucicault,
bouclé,
bouclée,
boudeuse,
boudicca,
boudin,
boudin blanc
Example sentences from the Web for boucle
In the center is a metal knob, usually of brilliant brass, and the name "buckler" comes from this strong "boss" (boucle).
Life on a Mediaeval Barony |William Stearns Davis
British Dictionary definitions for boucle
bouclé
/ (ˈbuːkleɪ) /
noun
a curled or looped yarn or fabric giving a thick knobbly effect
adjective
of or designating such a yarn or fabric
a bouclé wool coat
Word Origin for bouclé
C19: from French
bouclé curly, from
boucle a curl,
buckle