flossa

noun

flos·​sa

ˈfläsə,

ˈflȯsə

plural -s

sometimes capitalized

: a Scandinavian handwoven carpet

also : the weave typical of such carpets

Word History

Etymology

Swedish, short for flossamatta, from Swedish dialect floss long flock of wool + matta rug, carpet

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