Definition of ruche

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ruching >

ruche

sh) KEY

NOUN:

A ruffle or pleat of lace, muslin, or other fine fabric used for trimming women's garments.

ETYMOLOGY:
French, from Old French rusche, beehive, from Medieval Latin rsca, bark of a tree (used for making beehives), of Celtic origin

OTHER FORMS:
ruched (r

sht) KEY (Adjective)

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