Definition for Velvet

velvet, adj. [L. vill-us, shaggy hair.] (webplay: close, fine, short, silk, soft).

  1. Soft; smooth; brushed; dainty; silky to the touch; delicate like the petals of a flower.
  2. Fine; fuzzy; shaggy; nappy.

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