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moire

1. moire \'mo.i(-*)r, 'mo.(*)r, 'mwa:r\ n [F, fr. E mohair] archaic  : a 
   watered mohair 
2. moi.re or moire \mo.-'ra-, mwa:-\ \same, or 'mo.i(-*)r, 'mo.(*)r, 
   'mwa:r\ n [F moire`, fr. moire` like moire, fr. moire] 1a: an irregular 
   wavy finish on a fabric  1b: a ripple pattern on a stamp  2: a fabric 
   having a wavy watered appearance  - moire aj