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Word: Chenille
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 18th century: from French, literally ‘hairy caterpillar’, from Latin canicula ‘small dog’, diminutive of canis
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Phonetic Spelling:
ʃəˈniːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a tufty, velvety cord or yarn, used for trimming furniture and made into carpets or clothing.
Short Definition:tufty, velvety cord or yarn
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