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单词 velvet-like
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velvet-likeadj.

Brit. /ˈvɛlvɪtlʌɪk/, U.S. /ˈvɛlvətˌlaɪk/
Etymology: < velvet n.
Resembling (that of) velvet.
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the world > matter > constitution of matter > softness > types of softness > [adjective] > soft and smooth
softc1275
velvet1592
Serian1605
silk-like1672
velvet-like1677
velvety1752
silky1757
swanskin1925
the world > space > shape > flatness or levelness > smoothness > [adjective] > like specific substance or material
silken1513
marble1558
ivorya1586
velvet1592
satin1605
silka1616
velvet-like1677
satin-like1680
satined1693
satiny1693
velvety1752
marbly1814
satin-smooth1838
ivorine1888
ivoried1890
swanskin1925
1677 G. Miege New Dict. French & Eng. i. sig. Ppppv/1 Velouté,..made velvet-like.
1777 T. Pennant Brit. Zool. (ed. 4, quarto) IV. v. 5 Velvet. Cr. with the thorax quinque-dentated; body covered with short brown velvet-like pile.
1796 W. Withering Arrangem. Brit. Plants (ed. 3) II. 134 The whole plant [is] of a velvet-like softness.
1819 J. F. Stephens Shaw's Gen. Zool. XI. i. 173 The greater portion of the head covered by short and serrated, velvet-like feathers.
1829 J. C. Loudon Encycl. Plants (1836) 615 The species are border flowers, in much esteem for their velvet-like leaves.
1845 G. Dodd Brit. Manuf. 4th Ser. 109 The rib or raised part..is cut..so as to form a velvet-like pile.
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