Meaning of CHENILLE
| Pronunciation: | | shu'neel
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- [n] a heavy fabric woven with chenille cord; used in rugs and bedspreads
- [n] a soft tufted cord used in embroidery
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| | See Also: | | chenille, cloth, cord, fabric, material, textile | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Che*nille"\ (sh[-e]*n[=e]l"), n. [F., prop., a
caterpillar.]
Tufted cord, of silk or worsted, for the trimming of ladies'
dresses, for embroidery and fringes, and for the weft of
Chenille rugs.
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