& 1D 2009 novel by Alexander McCall Smith (8,8) (8)

I believe the answer is:

corduroy

(Other definitions for corduroy that I've seen before include "Cut pile cotton fabric" , "Heavy ribbed fabric" , "Cotton cloth with velvety ridges" , "Velvety ribbed fabric" , "Fabric -- cry 'odour' (anag)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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