Definition pique fabric

piqué

a close-textured fabric of cotton, silk, or spun rayon woven with lengthwise ribs

Word Origin

C19: from French piqué pricked, from piquer to prick

pique1

a feeling of resentment or irritation, as from having one's pride wounded

to cause to feel resentment or irritation

foll by on or upon. to pride or congratulate (oneself)

C16: from French, from piquer to prick, sting; see pick1

pique2

a score of 30 points made by a player from a combination of cards held before play begins and from play while his opponent's score is nil

to score a pique (against)

C17: from French pic, of uncertain origin