word
jacquard
JAK-ard
ˈdʒækɑːrdListen
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Syllable breakdown
jacquard
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Dictionary meaning
A fabric with an intricate woven pattern, or the loom used to produce it.
History and origin
French — named after Joseph-Marie Jacquard (1752–1834), inventor of the Jacquard loom.
Examples
- The armchairs were upholstered in a rich blue jacquard fabric featuring a floral repeat.
Common mispronunciations
zhah-KARJAK-yard
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