foulard
(fular, fuːˈlɑːd)
[a. Fr. foulard.]
1. A thin flexible material of silk, or of silk mixed with cotton.
| 1864 E. Sargent Peculiar II. 137 Laura was attired in a light checked foulard silk. 1885 Yng. Ladies' Jrnl. 1 July 42/1 The new cambrics..very much resemble foulards. |
2. A handkerchief of this material.
| 1879 J. W. Boddam-Whetham Roraima 60 Stores filled with gay-coloured foulards. 1888 19th Cent. Apr. 514 A foulard has become a common attire with the St. Petersburg house⁓maids. |