chenille
noun
che·nille shə-ˈnēl 
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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The innovative washable rug company Ruggable has teamed up with Keith Haring Studio to create a collection of 15 chenille rugs and 9 doormats decorated with the late American artist's iconic line drawings. 
Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 Drape fluffy cream throws like this chenille Better Homes & Gardens blanket ($23, Walmart) on accent chairs to create an inviting space. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2022 Here's another bath mat from Gorilla Grip, this one featuring high pile shag in soft chenille. Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 12 Aug. 2022 How to Wash Bath Mats in the Washing Machine Machine-washable bath mat materials include cotton, polyester, nylon, chenille, memory foam, and plastic. Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2022 The white chenille overlaid on French blue linen is decidedly coastal grandmother. Kristin Scharkey, Sunset Magazine, 21 May 2022 Al Dalphonso of Milwaukee had two tying stations set up in the pavilion, each equipped with a range of components including colored beads, reflective synthetics, spools of thread, dyed chenille and natural hackle feathers. Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2022 This style is extremely versatile—other testers placed their chenille rugs in living rooms, dining rooms, and kids' playrooms. Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2021 The chenille throw is 50 x 60 inches and comes in three colors. Samantha Driscoll, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2021 See More
Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 Drape fluffy cream throws like this chenille Better Homes & Gardens blanket ($23, Walmart) on accent chairs to create an inviting space. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2022 Here's another bath mat from Gorilla Grip, this one featuring high pile shag in soft chenille. Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 12 Aug. 2022 How to Wash Bath Mats in the Washing Machine Machine-washable bath mat materials include cotton, polyester, nylon, chenille, memory foam, and plastic. Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2022 The white chenille overlaid on French blue linen is decidedly coastal grandmother. Kristin Scharkey, Sunset Magazine, 21 May 2022 Al Dalphonso of Milwaukee had two tying stations set up in the pavilion, each equipped with a range of components including colored beads, reflective synthetics, spools of thread, dyed chenille and natural hackle feathers. Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2022 This style is extremely versatile—other testers placed their chenille rugs in living rooms, dining rooms, and kids' playrooms. Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2021 The chenille throw is 50 x 60 inches and comes in three colors. Samantha Driscoll, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
French, literally, caterpillar, from Latin canicula, diminutive of canis dog; from its hairy appearance — more at hound
First Known Use
circa 1739, in the meaning defined at sense 1