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n. - A heavy fabric woven with a specific type of cord; A soft tufted cord used in embroidery.

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  • The luxurious velvety chenille and long fur make an unusual, but effective combination in this scarf and bag set.
  • If they weave cloth of it, that's called chenille too.
  • A kind of chenille robe made by Blair and sold through its catalog is being recalled after six deaths.
  • The wicker is very delicately plaited, and is ornamented with a pattern in chenille which is very easy to work.
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