What does MOIRE mean?

Moire

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Adjective

2. Definitions:

  • a fabric with a wavy or rippled pattern, typically made of silk, rayon, or other synthetic fibers (noun)
  • having a wavy or rippled pattern (adjective)

3. Pronunciations:

  • US: /ˈmwɑr/
  • UK: /ˈmɔːreɪ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "moire" comes from the French word "moire" meaning "watered." Moire fabric is produced by pressing two fabrics together while they are wet, creating a rippled pattern. The term can also refer to any material with a similar rippled pattern, regardless of the production method. The adjective form "moire" is used to describe any object or surface that has a wavy or rippled pattern.

5. Synonyms:

  • Watered silk
  • Rippled fabric
  • Wavy pattern

6. Related Words:

  • Amore
  • Moira
  • Romeo
  • Timer
  • Emote

7. Example Sentences:

  • She wore a beautiful dress made of moire fabric.
  • The wallpaper had a moire pattern that made the room feel more spacious.
  • The artist used a moire effect in the painting to create the illusion of movement.


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