A soft, fuzzy yarn or fabric with a caterpillar-like appearance, often used for bedspreads and upholstery.
From French 'chenille' meaning 'caterpillar,' from Latin 'canicula' (little dog). Named for its resemblance to a fuzzy caterpillar.
The fabric's name perfectly captures its appearance—the French saw the resemblance between the fuzzy yarn and a caterpillar's hairy body.
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