chenille
/ʃəˈniːl/noun
mass noun
1- a tufty velvety cord or yarn, used for trimming furniture, making carpets, and in clothing绳绒线, 雪尼尔花线（一种绳或纱线, 柔软, 有绒簇, 用于装饰家具, 织地毯和制衣）。
1.1
- fabric made from such yarn绳绒线织物。
词源
mid 18th cent.: from French， literally 'hairy caterpillar'， from Latin canicula 'small dog'， diminutive of canis.