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ruche

noun
\ ˈrüsh How to pronounce ruche (audio) \
variants: or ruching \ ˈrü-​shiŋ How to pronounce ruching (audio) \

Definition of ruche

: a pleated, fluted, or gathered strip of fabric used for trimming

Other Words from ruche

ruched \ ˈrüsht How to pronounce ruched (audio) \ adjective

First Known Use of ruche

1806, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ruche

French ruche literally, beehive, from Medieval Latin rusca bark

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