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velour

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Main Entry:
ve·lour 
          Listen to the pronunciation of velour
Variant(s):
or ve·lours 
          Listen to the pronunciation of velours \və-ˈlr\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural velours 
          Listen to the pronunciation of velours \-ˈlrz\
Usage:
often attributive
Etymology:
French velours velvet, velour, from Middle French velours, velour, from Old French velous, from Old Occitan velos, from Latin villosus shaggy, from villus shaggy hair — more at velvet
Date:
1794
1: any of various fabrics with a pile or napped surface resembling velvet used in heavy weights for upholstery and curtains and in lighter weights for clothing ; also : the article of clothing itself2: a fur felt (as of rabbit or nutria) finished with a long velvety nap and used especially for hats


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