noun
- Plural of mouchoir; small decorative handkerchiefs, typically made of fine fabric and often used as fashion accessories or gifts.
Usage: French loanword; primarily used in fashion and textile contexts; often refers to delicate or ornamental handkerchiefs rather than practical ones
Examples
- She collected vintage mouchoirs from estate sales.
- The designer displayed a collection of silk mouchoirs with hand-embroidered edges.
- Mouchoirs were popular accessories among Victorian ladies.
- The gift set included three delicate linen mouchoirs.
- Antique mouchoirs are often framed as decorative wall art.