NYT Dictionary

CHENILLE

/ʃəˈniːl/
NounCHE-nilleche-nille · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2025

Meaning

An extremely soft and bunchy fabric often used to make sweaters.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French chenille. Doublet of canicule.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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