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plush

UK/plʌʃ/ US/ˈplʌʃ/ uncommon uk
adjective (1) noun (1)

adjective

1.

characterized by extravagance and profusion

  • “a lavish buffet”
  • “a lucullan feast”
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noun

1.

a fabric with a nap that is longer and softer than velvet

Origin

From French peluche (“fluff, plush”). The fact that historically (in past centuries) plush upholstery was so expensive as to be socially exclusive undoubtedly connects the senses of "luxurious" and "soft".

Phrases

  • plush animal
  • plush toy

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