Definition

1. Noun:
   • A lightweight fabric: A plain-weave or twill-weave fabric, typically made from silk or a silk-like material such as rayon, known for its softness and often featuring a printed pattern.
   • An article made from this fabric: A scarf, necktie, or handkerchief crafted from this lightweight, often printed, silk fabric.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Fabric):
  • The dress was made from a beautiful floral foulard.
  • He prefers ties in foulard for their soft drape and intricate designs.
• Noun (Article of clothing):
  • She wore a silk foulard around her neck.
  • He pulled a foulard from his pocket to wipe his glasses.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: The term can be used attributively to describe items made from this fabric.
  • She collects vintage foulard scarves.
  • The foulard pattern on the tie was subtle and elegant.

Variants and Related Words

• Foulard silk: A specific reference to the fabric's material.
  • The lining was made of foulard silk.

Synonyms

• Silk scarf: Specifically for the article of clothing.
• Printed silk: Describing the fabric's common characteristics.
• Neck scarf: A general term for a similar item.

Related Idioms or Phrases

(This word is not commonly used in idioms or phrasal verbs. Its usage is primarily literal, referring to the fabric or an accessory made from it.)

Noun

1. a light plain-weave or twill-weave silk or silklike fabric (usually with a printed design)