foulard

[ foo-lahrd, fuh- ]

noun

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

foulard

/ fuːˈlɑːd; ˈfuːlɑː /

noun

1. a soft light fabric of plain-weave or twill-weave silk or rayon, usually with a printed design
2. something made of this fabric, esp a scarf or handkerchief

Word History and Origins

Origin of foulard¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of foulard¹

C19: from French, of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Thou could'st not travel with that ridiculous foulard on thy head, hiding all thy pretty hair.'

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A moment later, she was shaking out the folds of an extremely simple foulard.

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Without further delay she permitted Fay to return her service of a while ago and hook up the pretty foulard.

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But when he saw the girl in the white foulard smile at him from the paling he forgot etiquette and everything else.

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She was dressed in some blue foulard stuff, with lace at the throat, and lace cuffs to the elbow.

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