Tapis

//ˈtapɪs// noun

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

Etymology

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

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