Preferred term
Chenille
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Definition
A complete explanation of the intended meaning of a concept- n. From the French "chenille" meaning hairy caterpillar, and the Provençal "canilha" and the Latin "canicula", meaning little dog, from its hairy appearance. It is a type of yarn which has a pile protunding on all sides. It simulates a caterpillar. It is used as a weft or filling in reversible bath mats, bedspreads, rugs, heavy drapery fabrics, fringes and tassels.
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http://data.silknow.org/vocabulary/417