What does the cryptic crossword clue "Doctor keeping Spanish article with very soft fabric (6)" mean?

The definition is "fabric". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). V (abbreviation="very") + EL (abbreviation="Spanish article") + VET (synonym="Doctor") = VELVET; definition: "fabric" The answer is VELVET.

Doctor keeping Spanish article with very soft fabric (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17392 | 9 Across | 2024-07-02 flower

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