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chinchilla

chinchilla

1 8.9
A thick woven cloth with a soft surface used for warm coats
  • noun
  • /tʃɪnˈtʃɪlə/
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  • The designer showcased a stunning dress made of soft chinchilla material at the fashion show.

Examples

  • This antique blanket is woven from genuine chinchilla fabric.

  • The elegant sofa is covered in chinchilla fabric, giving the room a luxurious feel.

  • Designers often use chinchilla for winter garments because of its warmth and texture.

  • The coat was made from a luxurious chinchilla that felt soft to the touch.

  • The tailor used a beautiful chinchilla fabric for the coat.

  • I bought a chinchilla blanket for the winter.

  • She chose a stylish chinchilla throw to keep warm during the chilly evening.

Synonyms

Viyella
vschinchilla
9.9

A soft cloth made from a mix of cotton and wool used for clothing

has a thicker twill with a napped fur like surface rather than a plain finish

Compounds

Chinchilla laniger
  • Specialized
9.3

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

genus Chinchilla
  • Specialized
8.2

A group of small animals like mice from South America with very soft fur

Surface Forms

chinchilla singular
chinchillas plural

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.