1. A type of fabric with a waxed or glazed finish that gives it a shiny, lustrous appearance.
Usage: textile/fashion term; also spelled 'ciré'

1. Having a smooth, shiny, waxed finish characteristic of cire fabric.
Usage: textile/fashion term; also spelled 'ciré'

Examples

• The designer chose a cire fabric for the evening gown to create a dramatic sheen.
• Her cire raincoat had a sleek, polished appearance.
• The cire finish on the material made it water-resistant.
• Cire fabrics are popular in high-fashion collections for their elegant luster.