Definition of moire
archaic
: a watered mohair
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Origin and Etymology of moire
French, from English mohair
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\mȯ-ˈrā, mwä- or ˈmȯi(-ə)r, ˈmȯr, ˈmwär\
Definition of moiré
1 a
: 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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moiré
or moire adjectiveOrigin and Etymology of moiré
French moiré, from moiré like moire, from moire
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First Known Use: 1818
in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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