Boucle Definition
bo͝oklā
noun
A type of yarn usually consisting of three strands, one of which is less taut, creating a looped or curly texture.
American Heritage
A curly wool, silk, or cotton yarn that gives the knitted or woven fabric made from it a tufted or knotted texture.
Webster's New World
Such a fabric.
Webster's New World
Origin of Boucle
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French from past participle of boucler to curl from Old French from boucle buckle, curl of hair buckle
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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