PLUSH


Meaning of PLUSH in English

I. ˈpləsh noun

( -es )

Etymology: Middle French peluche, probably from (assumed) Middle French peluchier to pick, pluck, clean, from Old French, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin piluccare to pick, clean, irregular from Latin pilare to remove the hair from, from pilus hair — more at pile

1.

a. : a fabric that has an even pile longer and less dense than velvet pile, is made on a cotton ground with a pile of silk, mohair, rayon, or cotton, and is used especially for upholstery

b. plushes plural : plush breeches such as are worn by some footmen

2. : a natural substance (as grass) that is felt to resemble plush in softness or appearance

II. adjective

( sometimes -er/-est )

1. : relating to, like, or made of plush

2. : notably luxurious, expensive, or easy : highly superior of its kind

a plush job

plush apartments

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