Ruche
Ruche , noun
[French ruche ruche, beehive, Old French rusche a beehive, which was formerly made of the bark of trees; compare Welsh rhisg, rhisgl, bark, gael. rusg bark, rind.]
1.
A plaited, quilled, or goffered strip of lace, net, ribbon, or other material, -- used in place of collars or cuffs, and as a trimming for women's dresses and bonnets.
2.
A pile of arched tiles, used to catch and retain oyster spawn.