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Definition of: velure
(və·l
r′) noun
1. Velvet, or a fabric resembling velvet; specifically, a heavy fabric of linen, silk, or jute, used for hangings, table covers, and the like.
2. A velvet or silk pad for smoothing a silk hat.
—v.t. ·lured, ·lur·ing To smooth with a soft pad, as a hat. [<F velours <L villosus shaggy <villus shaggy hair]
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