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モールファブリック

Meanings

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noun

chenille fabric

Wasei-eigo from 'mole fabric'; refers to a soft, tufted fabric similar to chenille, often used in upholstery or plush toys.

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from mole fabric

このソファはモールファブリックで覆おおわれている。
This sofa is covered in chenille fabric.
モールファブリックのぬいぐるみは手て触ざわりが良よい。
Plush toys made of chenille fabric feel nice to the touch.

Written forms

モール・ファブリック
- モールファブリック
  Variant with interpunct; less common but still seen.
- モール・ファブリック

Similar words

シェニール
シェニール is the direct loanword for chenille, while モールファブリック is a wasei-eigo term that specifically refers to a similar fabric often called 'mole fabric' in Japanese.

Etymology

Wasei-eigo from English 'mole fabric', referring to a soft, tufted fabric resembling chenille. The exact origin of 'mole' in this context is uncertain, but it may be related to the fabric's plush, mole-like texture.