ciré

noun

ci·​ré sə-ˈrā 

sē-

variants or less commonly cire

1

: a highly glazed finish for fabrics usually achieved by applying wax to the fabric

2

: a fabric or garment with a ciré finish

Word History

Etymology

French, from past participle of cirer to wax, from cire wax, from Old French, from Latin cera — more at cerumen

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

ciré

noun

ci·​ré sə-ˈrā 

: a shiny fabric that looks wet

Etymology

French, literally, "waxed"