ruche Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ruche noun
Etymology
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.
Definitions
  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. Written also rouche.
  2. A pile of arched tiles, used to catch and retain oyster spawn.

Webster 1913