noun
Meaning 1
A rug placed in front of a fireplace, on the hearth.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
hearthrug
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noun
Meaning 2
a rug spread out in front of a fireplace
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: rug, carpet, carpeting
History
Etymology
From hearth + rug.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Dutch: haardkleed — rug in front of a fireplace
- French: tapis du foyer — rug in front of a fireplace