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foulard definition

fou·lard (fo̵̅o̅ lärd′)

noun

  1. a lightweight material of silk, rayon, or sometimes cotton in a plain or twill weave, usually printed with a small design
  2. a necktie, scarf, etc. made of this material

Etymology: Fr < ? dial. foulat, lit., fulled (cloth) < fouler, to full < ML fullare, to full

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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