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\ 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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The first known use of moire was in 1660
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