[ve.lour] or ve.lours n, pl velours [F velours velvet, velour, fr. MF velours, velour, fr. OF velous, fr. OProv velos, fr. L villosus shaggy, fr. villus shaggy hair--more at velvet] (ca. 1706) 1: any of various fabrics with a pile or napped surface resembling velvet used in heavy weights for upholstery and curtains and in lighter weights for clothing; also: the article of clothing itself
2: a fur felt (as of rabbit or nutria) finished with a long velvety nap and used esp. for hats