Woven fabric with short, thick, soft pile (6)

I believe the answer is:

velvet

(Other definitions for velvet that I've seen before include "Dense silky fabric" , "Fabric of silk, cotton or nylon" , "Rich soft fabric" , "woven fabric" , "Smooth material - furry covering of newly-formed antlers" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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