Etymology

devoré

Today it means: 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. Full definition →

French dévoré
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  1. French · borrowed fromdévoré
  2. English todaydevoré

From French dévoré, past participle of dévorer (“to devour”).

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