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Noun: chenille  shu'neel
  1. A soft tufted cord used in embroidery
    "She added texture to the pillow cover by stitching with chenille cord";
    - chenille cord
     
  2. A heavy fabric woven with chenille cord; used in rugs and bedspreads
    "The cosy chenille bedspread added warmth to the room"

Derived forms: chenilles

Type of: cloth, cord, fabric, material, textile

Encyclopedia: Chenille