| ruche | 1. A plaited, quilled, or goffered strip of lace, net, ribbon, or other material, used in place of collars or cuffs, and as a trimming for women's dresses and bonnets. Alternative forms: rouche. 2. A pile of arched tiles, used to catch and retain oyster spawn. Origin: F. Ruche ruche, beehive, OF. Rusche a beehive, which was formerly made of the bark of trees; cf. W. Rhisg, rhisgl, bark, gael. Rusg bark, rind. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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