Pronunciation:
[mwahr, mawr, mohr]

 
Origin:
1650-60; French

Definition:
A wood grain or watermark effect that is created in a woven fabric by contrasting weaves or a rib fabric that is embossed with a pattern to create a wood grain or watermark effect.

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