ruche

ruche Definition

ruche (ro̵̅o̅s̸h)

noun

a fluting or pleating of lace, ribbon, muslin, net, etc. for trimming dresses, esp. at the wrist and neck

Etymology: Fr, lit., beehive < OFr rusche < Celt, as in Gaul rusca, bark (used for making beehives)

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