chinchilla
- noun
- /tʃɪnˈtʃɪlə/
- The designer showcased a stunning dress made of soft chinchilla material at the fashion show.
Examples
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This antique blanket is woven from genuine chinchilla fabric.
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The elegant sofa is covered in chinchilla fabric, giving the room a luxurious feel.
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Designers often use chinchilla for winter garments because of its warmth and texture.
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The coat was made from a luxurious chinchilla that felt soft to the touch.
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The tailor used a beautiful chinchilla fabric for the coat.
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I bought a chinchilla blanket for the winter.
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She chose a stylish chinchilla throw to keep warm during the chilly evening.
Synonyms
A soft cloth made from a mix of cotton and wool used for clothing
Compounds
- Specialized
A small animal like a mouse with very soft grey fur from the Andes, often bred for its fur
A small animal like a rat with soft thick fur and big ears that lives in the Andes
A small animal from South American mountains with very soft thick fur that people often keep as a pet
- Specialized
A group of small animals like mice from South America with very soft fur
Surface Forms
Etymology
Chinchilla was later used for a thick cloth that looks and feels like the animal's fur, with a soft, brushed surface, so chinchilla fabric is named after the animal's fine fur.