Moquette

//mɒˈkɛt// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A kind of fabric with a thick pile used for carpeting or to upholster seating, etc. countable, uncountable

    "The interior colour scheme departs from the conventional L.T. red and green upholstery and matching paintwork, which has been replaced by a maroon and grey moquette with dove grey paint below the waist rail."

  2. 2
    a thick velvety synthetic fabric used for carpets and soft upholstery wordnet
  3. 3
    An article covered in such material. countable, uncountable

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carpetmockadomockadorug

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"The interior colour scheme departs from the conventional L.T. red and green upholstery and matching paintwork, which has been replaced by a maroon and grey moquette with dove grey paint below the waist rail."

Etymology

Borrowed from French moquette.

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