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Definition of: chenille
(shə·nēl′) noun
1. A soft, fluffy cord or yarn of silk, rayon, cotton, wool, etc., having a fuzzy pile on all sides: used for embroidery, fringes, tassels, etc.
2. Any fabric made with such yarns, used for rugs, etc. [<F, caterpillar <L canicula, dim. of canis dog; from its fuzzy appearance]
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