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Definition of ruched
ruched
/ruːʃt/
ruched
ruched Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
1
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• adjective
1
Decorated, gathered, or formed with a pleated, fluted, or frilled strip of fabric, such as lace, ribbon, or chiffon.
Example
"She wore an elegant evening gown featuring a ruched bodice and a flowing silk skirt."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the French word 'ruche', which literally means 'beehive' (from Gaulish 'rusca', meaning 'tree bark'), in reference to the fluted or pleated appearance of traditional straw beehives.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ruched. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ruched