Describing fabric or design with an open pattern of holes, typically created through needlework or cutting; having openwork.
From French 'ajouré,' past participle of 'ajourer' (a- + jour, 'day' or 'light'), literally meaning 'to let light through.' Used in textile arts since the 18th century.
The word literally means 'made light' in French because the holes let daylight pass through—it's a poetic description from textile workers who were actually changing light properties of fabric by cutting patterns.
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