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bouclé

Syllabification: (bou·clé)
Pronunciation: /ˌbo͞oˈklā/
Definition of bouclé

noun

[often as modifier]
  • yarn with a looped or curled ply, or fabric woven from this yarn:a bouclé sweater

Origin:

late 19th century: French, literally 'buckled, curled'

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