1
: a wool, cotton, silk, or rayon yarn with protruding pile
also
: a pile-face fabric with a filling of this yarn
2
: an imitation of chenille yarn or fabric
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The cushions are covered in a soft chenille, and the foam interior is firm yet comfortable.
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
Cozy Chenille Throw Add texture and a pop of pattern to sofas, chairs, and beds with this soft chenille throw blanket.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
The Maeve comes in plush boucle, chenille, and velvet fabrics and spins a full 360 degrees.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
For a gift that will suit anyone on your list, opt for this textured chenille throw.
—Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
Cozy Chenille Throw Add texture and a pop of pattern to sofas, chairs, and beds with this soft chenille throw blanket.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
The Maeve comes in plush boucle, chenille, and velvet fabrics and spins a full 360 degrees.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
For a gift that will suit anyone on your list, opt for this textured chenille throw.
—Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Chenille.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chenille. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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chenille
noun
che·nille
shə-ˈnē(ə)l 
: a thick fuzzy fabric
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