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relleno

relleno

9.9
Soft material used inside cushions, toys, or clothing to give shape
  • noun
  • US
translation icon : stuffing
  • Stuffed animals are often filled with soft relleno to give them shape.

Examples

  • Winter jackets use synthetic relleno to keep you warm in cold weather.

  • The seamstress added extra relleno to the cushion to make it softer.

  • The cushion is filled with relleno.

  • I need more relleno for my stuffed toy.

  • The seamstress added extra relleno to the cushion to make it softer.

  • Winter jackets use synthetic relleno to keep you warm in cold weather.

  • Stuffed animals are often filled with soft relleno to give them shape.

Synonyms

padding
vsrelleno
25 2.7

Soft material placed inside clothes or seats to make them warm and comfortable

is mainly used as an internal filling in cushions, toys, and clothing
stuffing
vsrelleno
1 2.1

Soft material used to fill mattresses or cushions to make them comfortable

applies to more types of items including toys and clothing
batten
vsrelleno
  • UK
9.3

A soft material often made from cotton or man-made fiber used to fill cushions and bedding

is a general filling used inside many items rather than only in sheet form

How Firm

foam
74 2.6
relleno
  • US
9.9
stuffing
1 2.1
wadding
2 6.0

Surface Forms

relleno singular
rellenos plural

Etymology

Relleno comes from Spanish parts re- 'again' and llenar 'to fill', from a root meaning 'full', like English plenty. So relleno is the soft stuffing used to 'fill' cushions, toys, or warm clothing.