Velvet Definition
vĕlvĭt
noun
A rich fabric as of silk, rayon, or nylon with a soft, thick pile: pile velvet has the pile uncut, standing in loops, and cut velvet has the loops cut apart.
Webster's New World
Anything with a surface like that of velvet.
Webster's New World
The winnings of a gambler.
American Heritage
The soft, furry covering on the developing antlers of deer.
American Heritage
Extra or clear profit or winnings; gain.
Webster's New World
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adjective
Made of or covered with velvet.
Webster's New World
Smooth or soft like velvet.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- velvety
- velutinous
- velvet-textured
verb
(cooking) To coat raw meat in starch, then in oil, preparatory to frying.
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