jacquard adjective & noun. ['dʒakɑ:d, -kǝd] Also Jacquard. M19.
[J. M. Jacquard, French inventor (1752-1834).]
A. adjective.
1. Designating an attachment to a loom which enables the pattern in the cloth to be produced automatically by means of punched cards; designating a loom fitted with this. M19.

2. Designating a fabric, article, or pattern made with the aid of this; of an intricate variegated design. M19.
■ A. Lurie A lavender jacquard sweater.
b. noun.
1. A jacquard fabric, pattern, or article. M19.
Radio Times Many other quality fabrics..including plains, florals and jacquards.

2. A jacquard attachment or loom. L19.

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