Tapis

//ˈtapɪs// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A tapestry.

    "The tapises and blankets woven in Bontoc are similar in color and design to those of northern Lepanto where the method of weaving them probably originated."

  2. 2
    a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery wordnet
  3. 3
    Carpeting.
  4. 4
    The cover of a council table. historical

Synonyms

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tapestrytapestry

Example

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"The tapises and blankets woven in Bontoc are similar in color and design to those of northern Lepanto where the method of weaving them probably originated."

Etymology

From French, from Old French tapiz, from Vulgar Latin *tapēs, from Ancient Greek τάπης (tápēs), from an Iranian source.

Related phrases

on the tapisupon the tapis

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