The term 'velvet finish' refers to a type of surface that is smooth and soft to the touch. It is often used in the textile industry to describe fabrics that have been treated with a special coating to give them a luxurious feel. The crossword solutions for this term are EEN (3 letters) and PANNE (5 letters). EEN is an abbreviation for the Dutch word 'eenheid', which means unity or uniformity, and PANNE is a French word meaning cloth or fabric. Together, these two words describe the uniform, soft texture of a velvet finish.