che ‧ nille /ʃəˈniːl/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]
[ Date: 1700-1800 ; Language: French ; Origin: 'hairy caterpillar, chenille' , from Latin canicula , from canis 'dog' ]
twisted thread with a surface like a soft brush, or cloth made from this and used for decorations, curtains etc