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Definition of
velvet noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
velvet
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
ˈvɛlvət
/
/
[
uncountable
]
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a type of cloth made from silk, cotton, or
nylon
, with a thick soft surface
a velvet dress
velvet curtains/drapes
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