fou·lard \(ˈ)fü|lärd, fəˈl-, (ˈ)fu̇|l-, -lȧd\noun (-s) Etymology: French 1. a.: a lightweight plainwoven or twilled silk usually printed with a small neat evenly spaced pattern b.: an imitation of this fabric made usually of rayon, cotton, wool, or nylon 2.: an article of clothing (as a tie, scarf, or handkerchief) that is made of foulard