tapestry carpet

noun

: a carpet in which the designs are printed in colors on the threads before the fabric is woven

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tapestry carpet was in 1852

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“Tapestry carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tapestry%20carpet. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

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