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velour
[ vuh-loor ]
noun
- a velvetlike fabric of rayon, wool, or any of several other natural or synthetic fibers, used for outerwear and upholstery.
- a velvety fur felt, as of beaver, for hats.
velour
/ ɛˈʊə /
noun
- any of various fabrics with a velvet-like finish, used for upholstery, coats, hats, etc
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51Թ History and Origins
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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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