chenille
pronunciation
How to pronounce chenille in British English:
UK [ʃəˈni:l]
How to pronounce chenille in American English:
US [ʃəˈnil]
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- Noun:
- a soft tufted cord used in embroidery
- a heavy fabric woven with chenille cord; used in rugs and bedspreads
Word Origin
- chenille
- chenille: see kennel
- chenille (n.)
- "velvety cord," 1738, from French chenille, properly "caterpillar," literally "little dog" (13c.), from Latin canicula "a dog" (also "a violent woman; the star Sirius; the worst throw in dice"), diminutive of canis "dog" (see canine (n.)). So called for its furry look. Compare caterpillar.
Example
- 1. She 's bought a new chenille bedspread .
- 2. Chenille fabric gives a solid feeling , with high-grade luxurious , suede fullness , and good drape .
- 3. Angel dear chenille pink zebra security blankie .
- 4. We 're doing much more laser cutting , and extreme fine detail work but also lots with heavy fabrics such as chenille .
- 5. This daydream bear warm and cozy beanie plush comes from the celebration collection and has new colored small chenille type fur .