foulard

[ foo-lahrd, fuh- ]

/ fuˈlɑrd, fə- /

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

Origin of foulard

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

At once to the quick click of an ouvreuses key, the door opened and Tempest appeared, a foulard showing above his coat.

The Monster |Edgar Saltus
None is more so than the foulard dress of a dark color, with branches of foliage and large bouquets of flowers.

Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. V, No. XXIX., October, 1852 |Various
He glanced over his shoulder and winked jocosely at the woman with the foulard blouse.

Mrs. Bindle |Hebert Jenkins
She felt as if she were choking somehow, and removed the foulard that she wore about her neck.

The Downfall |Emile Zola

The first sum was wrapped in a foulard handkerchief knotted by the four corners.

The Village Rector |Honore de Balzac

foulard

/ (fuːˈlɑːd, ˈfuːlɑː) /

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

C19: from French, of unknown origin