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velour

[ vuh-loor ]

noun

  1. a velvetlike fabric of rayon, wool, or any of several other natural or synthetic fibers, used for outerwear and upholstery.
  2. a velvety fur felt, as of beaver, for hats.


velour

/ ɛˈʊə /

noun

  1. any of various fabrics with a velvet-like finish, used for upholstery, coats, hats, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of velour1

1700–10; earlier velours < French, Middle French; Old French velous < Old Provençal velos velvet < Latin ōܲ hairy. See villus, -ose 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of velour1

C18: from Old French velous, from Old Provençal velos velvet, from Latin villosus shaggy, from villus shaggy hair; compare Latin vellus a fleece
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He slouches casually on the velour sofa between bites of granola and sips of black coffee.

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A velour slip dress with lace gloves, and a black lace dress over animal print tights gave boudoir looks the final say.

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He’s wearing purple velour Jil Sander pants, a cream blazer and vintage skate loafers with comedy and tragedy masks on them — dressed more for the art than the hike.

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That includes velour galore, low-rise jeans, mini skirts and graphic T-shirts.

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She had to ask him “Who are you wearing?” while she was wearing a blue velour tracksuit from Forever 21 with a giant pink cupcake on the back.

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