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Adjective: moire  mwaa(r)
  1. (of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern
    "She wore a moire silk gown to the gala";
    - watered, moiré
Noun: moire  mwaa(r)
  1. Silk fabric with a wavy surface pattern
    "The bride's gown was made of elegant moire";
    - watered-silk, moiré

Derived forms: moirés, moires

See also: patterned

Type of: cloth, fabric, material, textile

Encyclopedia: Moire, Rhone