"devoré" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From French dévoré, past participle of dévorer (“to devour”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|dévoré}} French dévoré Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} devoré (uncountable)
  1. A fabric technique particularly used on velvets, where a mixed-fibre material undergoes a chemical process to dissolve the cellulose fibres to create a semi-transparent pattern against more solidly woven fabric. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-devoré-en-noun-UiNONjMu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries
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          "ref": "1995, Textile Outlook International, numbers 57–59, Economist Publications Limited, page 53:",
          "text": "Boiling, felting or printing using devoré techniques is employed to alter the handle or appearance of the cloth.",
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          "ref": "2020, Sue Westergaard, Screenprinting on Textiles: The Complete Guide, Ramsbury, Wiltshire: The Crowood Press Ltd, →ISBN:",
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