English noun: chenille | |||
1. | chenille (artifact) a soft tufted cord used in embroidery | ||
Synonyms | chenille cord | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cord | ||
Substance meronym | chenille | ||
2. | chenille (artifact) a heavy fabric woven with chenille cord; used in rugs and bedspreads | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cloth, fabric, material, textile | ||
Substance holonym | chenille, chenille cord | ||