"Coulure" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Coulure" Meaning

Coulure is a French term that refers to a defect in the growth of certain crops, particularly wheat, where the grains fail to develop due to a lack of sunlight or inadequate temperature conditions during a critical growth stage, resulting in uneven or misshapen grains.

"Coulure" Examples

Coulure


Coulure refers to a defect in the fabric of silk or other delicate textiles, causing them to appear irregular in color or have patches of color.

Here are 5 usage examples:

The silk dress was ruined by a noticeable coulure on the shoulder.
The antique tapestry is damaged by a large coulure in the center.
The fabric expert examined the coulure on the rare Chinese silk scroll.
The weaver was careful to avoid making mistakes that would cause coulure in the fabric.
The conservator carefully restored the damaged area of the ancient tapestry, removing the unwanted coulure.