Ruche, n.

Ruche (rōōsh), n. [From Fr. ruche, O. Fr. rusche, rusque, a beehive, which was formerly made of the bark of trees, Pr. rusca, ruscha, bark.] A kind of plated or goffered quilling, chiefly used for trimming the inside of bonnets, and made of blonde, net, ribbon, or other material. [Written also rouche.]