ruche

[ roosh ]

noun

1. a strip of pleated lace, net, muslin, or other material for trimming or finishing a dress, as at the collar or sleeves.

ruche

/ ruːʃ /

noun

1. a strip of pleated or frilled lawn, lace, etc, used to decorate blouses, dresses, etc, or worn around the neck like a small ruff as in the 16th century

Other Words From

• ruched adjective
• ruching noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ruche¹

1820–30; < French: literally, beehive < Gallo-Romance *rūsca bark, apparently < Gaulish; compare Welsh rhisg ( l ) bark, rind

Word History and Origins

Origin of ruche¹

C19: from French, literally: beehive, from Medieval Latin rūsca bark of a tree, of Celtic origin

Example Sentences

Late in the evening of 5 September, Ruche Mittal and her husband, Manish, realised that there was trouble brewing.

From BBC

Despite rising rents, enclaves of artist ateliers remain in places like 59 Rivoli in the 1st arrondissement, La Ruche in the 15th, and the Cité Fleurie, a collection of vine-covered houses on Boulevard Arago in the 13th.

From Seattle Times

A cluster of tea-rose buds at the bosom, and a ruche, reconciled Meg to the display of her pretty, white shoulders, and a pair of high-heeled silk boots satisfied the last wish of her heart.

From Literature

Ruchè is a lesser-known grape — only about 114 acres were planted in all of Italy in 2000, according to “Wine Grapes,” the authoritative tome by Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding and José Vouillamoz.

From Washington Post

The swimsuit appears to be the Olympia one-piece from Hurley’s line, which is described as providing "excellent uplift and support," while featuring a ruche body to give "a flattering silhouette and good coverage on the derriere."

From Fox News

Related Words

• pleat