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devoré.

A fabric technique particularly used on velvets, where a mixed-fibre material undergoes a chemical process to dissolve the cellulose fibres to create a semi-transparent pattern against more solidly woven fabric.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A fabric technique particularly used on velvets, where a mixed-fibre material undergoes a chemical process to dissolve the cellulose fibres to create a semi-transparent pattern against more solidly woven fabric.

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Where this word comes from

From French dévoré, past participle of dévorer (“to devour”).

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