arras

noun

ar·​ras ˈa-rəs 

ˈer-əs

plural arras

1

: a tapestry of Flemish origin used especially for wall hangings and curtains

2

: a wall hanging or screen of tapestry

Word History

Etymology

Middle English arras, arrays, from arras, Artois, known for its manufacture of tapestry

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Geographical Definition

Arras

geographical name

Ar·​ras ä-ˈräs 

ˈer-əs,

ˈa-rəs

city in northern France south-southwest of Lille population 43,021