chenille

noun

che·nille shə-ˈnēl

: a wool, cotton, silk, or rayon yarn with protruding pile

also : a pile-face fabric with a filling of this yarn

: an imitation of chenille yarn or fabric

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Clarkson’s coat featured a suede-like texture, which was made of a chenille yarn and fine wool. —

Julia Teti, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024 Their best-selling Oliver Sofa is 20% off, and at its most ‘60's in the olive shade and chenille fabric. —

Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024 This blanket is made from super-soft chenille material and features an intricate handmade design. —

Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024 Shoppers say its velvety soft chenille threads look and feel high-end, serving as a great layering blanket or throw for a sofa or chair. —

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