Definitions For Ruche

Verb

(Ripuarian, transitive, or, intransitive) to smell

Noun

RUCHE (plural RUCHEs) A strip of fabric which has been fluted or pleated. A small ruff of fluted or pleated fabric worn at neck or wrist. A pile of arched tiles, used to catch and retain oyster spawn.

Derived terms

ruching, pos=noun

Etymology

From {{inh, gmw-cfr, gmh, rūchen}}, from {{inh, gmw-cfr, goh, , *rūhhan}}, northern variant of riohhan.

Alternative forms

{{alter, gmw-cfr, reeche, rouche, , northern Moselle Franconian}} {{alter, gmw-cfr, rieche, , southern Moselle Franconian}}