foulard

foulard [foo-lahrd, fuh-] ExamplesWord Origin noun

1. a soft, lightweight silk, rayon, or cotton of plain or twill weave with printed design, for neckties, scarves, trimmings, etc.

Origin of foulard From French, dating back to 1820–30, of uncertain origin Examples from the Web for foulard Historical Examples of foulard

She felt as if she were choking somehow, and removed the foulard that she wore about her neck.

The Downfall

Emile Zola

Instinctively she sensed when taffeta was to be superseded by foulard.

Half Portions

Edna Ferber

He glanced over his shoulder and winked jocosely at the woman with the foulard blouse.

Mrs. Bindle

Hebert Jenkins

The first sum was wrapped in a foulard handkerchief knotted by the four corners.

The Village Rector

Honore de Balzac

At once to the quick click of an ouvreuses key, the door opened and Tempest appeared, a foulard showing above his coat.

The Monster

Edgar Saltus

British Dictionary definitions for foulard foulard noun

1. a soft light fabric of plain-weave or twill-weave silk or rayon, usually with a printed design
2. something made of this fabric, esp a scarf or handkerchief

Word Origin for foulard C19: from French, of unknown origin