velour

(və lo̵or′)

noun pl. velours

a fabric with a soft nap like velvet, used for upholstery, clothing, etc.

also sp. velours

Origin: Fr: see velure

See velour in American Heritage Dictionary 4

or ve·lours

noun pl. ve·lours (-lo͝orzˈ)

A closely napped fabric resembling velvet, used chiefly for clothing and upholstery.
A felt resembling velvet, used in making hats.

Origin:

Origin: Alteration of French velours, velvet

Origin: , from Old French velour

Origin: , alteration of velous

Origin: , from Old Provençal velos

Origin: , from Latin villōsus, hairy

Origin: , from villus, shaggy hair

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