Meaning and Origin
What does the name Chenille mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Chenille
User Submitted Origins
French
64%
English
27%
Mexican
5%
Italian
5%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Chenille means "Pretty, a crayon color" and is of English origin.
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Che*nille"
Tufted cord, of silk or worsted, for the trimming of ladies' dresses, for embroidery and fringes, and for the weft of Chenille rugs.
Etymology: F., prop., a caterpillar
Other Dictionary Sources
- A heavy fabric woven with chenille cord; used in rugs and bedspreads
- A soft tufted cord used in embroidery
Wiktionary
Borrowed from French chenille.
- An extremely soft and bunchy fabric often used to make sweaters.
chenille was also found in the following language(s): French