Definition of moire
archaic
:a watered mohair
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Origin and Etymology of moire
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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