foulard
Americannoun
noun
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a soft light fabric of plain-weave or twill-weave silk or rayon, usually with a printed design
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something made of this fabric, esp a scarf or handkerchief
Etymology
Origin of foulard
From French, dating back to 1820–30, of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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Yet, the designs remained finessed despite the street-musing: One loose, menswear suit in emerald had a silk foulard collar in lavender flapping out delicately from underneath.
From Washington Times • Oct. 2, 2021
Could a luxurious silk foulard be made from citrus by-products, that would otherwise be thrown away or fed to cattle?
From BBC • Aug. 23, 2017
His hopes, his fears, his insecurities regarding silk foulard pocket squares?
From Slate • Sep. 23, 2013
The fashion crowd got their summer holidays early - flown first class across a vibrant mix of Polynesian prints and color-rich baroque foulard motifs.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 1, 2012
His regular features, his short haircut, the cut of his suit, the pattern of his foulard necktie gave out no really final information.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
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