chenille

Definitions


[ʃəˈniːl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a tufty, velvety cord or yarn, used for trimming furniture and made into carpets or clothing


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Origin:
mid 18th century: from French, literally ‘hairy caterpillar’, from Latin canicula ‘small dog’, diminutive of canis




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