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velour definition

ve·lour (və lo̵or′)

noun pl. velours ve·lours′ (-lo̵orz′, -lo̵or′)

a fabric with a soft nap like velvet, used for upholstery, clothing, etc.
also sp. velours ve·lours′ (və lo̵or′)

Etymology: Fr: see velure

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velour Synonyms

velour

n.

velvet, pile fabric, shag, mohair, plush, fur fabric, bolivia; see also cloth.


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velour Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • wear: They are covered in hard wearing velour with an adjustable strap.

Preposition: with

  • layer: It has an outer and inner layer of 100 % organic cotton velour with a hidden layer of hemp french terry.

Adjective modifier

  • soft: Designed to fit on little fingers, each of our Beneath the Leaf Fairies are crafted in soft velour.

Modifies a noun

  • tracksuit: I am unable to comprehend how anyone can " design " a velour tracksuit in the first place!

Noun used with modifier

  • ultra-soft: The Whoozit ® character, available in two sizes, has been redesigned with ultra-soft velour fabrics that little hands will love to hold.
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