moiré

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A pattern that emerges when two grids are superimposed over one another, sometimes unintended or undesirable in many applications, such as in weaving, screenprinting, and halftoning.
2. (countable, uncountable) A fabric, often silk, which has a watery or wavelike appearance.

Verb

To give a watered or clouded appearance to (a surface).

Translations

moaré

geflammt

moire

moiré

muaré

hareli kumaş

hare

Pronounced as (IPA)

/mwaˈɹeɪ/

Etymology

From French moiré (“watered, clouded”).