moire

noun (1)

\ ˈmȯi(-ə)r

How to pronounce moire (audio)

, ˈmȯr, ˈmwär\

Definition of moire

(Entry 1 of 2)

archaic

: a watered mohair

moiré

noun (2)

moi·ré | \ mȯ-ˈrā

How to pronounce moiré (audio)

, mwä-\

variants: or moire \ mȯ-ˈrā

How to pronounce moire (audio)

, 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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