\ ˈmȯi(-ə)r
, ˈmȯr
, ˈmwär
\
, ˈmȯr
, ˈmwär
\
Definition of moire
(Entry 1 of 2)
archaic
: a watered mohair
moiré
noun (2)
moi·ré
| \ mȯ-ˈrā
, mwä- \
, mwä- \
variants:
or moire \
mȯ-ˈrā
, mwä- or ˈmȯi(-ə)r
, ˈmȯr
, ˈmwär
\
, mwä- or ˈmȯi(-ə)r
, ˈmȯr
, ˈmwär
\
Definition of moiré (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: an irregular wavy finish on a fabric
b
: a ripple pattern on a stamp
2
: a fabric having a wavy watered appearance
3
: an independent usually shimmering pattern seen when two geometrically regular patterns (such as two sets of parallel lines or two halftone screens) are superimposed especially at an acute angle
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