moiré

Meaning

1. 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. A fabric, often silk, which has a watery or wavelike appearance.
3. To give a watered or clouded appearance to (a surface).

Etymology / origin

Etymology tree English mohairbor. French moire French -é French moirébor. English moiré Borrowed from French moiré (“watered, clouded”).

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