1. plural of velure; soft velvety surfaces or textures
Usage: rare; technical

Examples

• The fabric samples displayed various velures in different colors.
• Artists often seek to capture the velures of flower petals in their paintings.
• The upholsterer specialized in creating furniture with rich velures.
• Museum curators handle antique velures with special care.
• The textile exhibition featured historical velures from the 18th century.