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Definition of boucle

boucle

/buːˈkleɪ/
bou · cle
Plural:boucles
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• adjective

1

Made of or resembling a yarn or fabric with a looped, knotted, or curled surface texture.

Example

"The living room featured a curved boucle sofa that added warmth and visual texture to the space."

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• noun

1

A type of yarn having a looped or curled ply, or a heavy fabric woven or knitted from such yarn that has a rough, nubby surface.

Example

"She wore a classic tailored jacket made of cream-colored wool boucle."

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• Nearby Words

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botty
boubou
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boudoir
bouffant
bougainvillea

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from French bouclé, the past participle of boucler ('to buckle or curl'), from Old French boucle ('buckle, ring, or curl'), ultimately from Latin buccula ('cheek-piece of a helmet').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Boucle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/boucle
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