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Chenille

1911 Encyclopedia Britannica

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(from the Fr. chenille, a hairy caterpillar), a twisted velvet cord, woven so that the short outer threads stand out at right angles to the central cord, thus giving a resemblance to a caterpillar. Chenille is used as a trimming for dress and furniture.

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Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Chenille'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​bri/​c/chenille.html. 1910.
 
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