noun
Meaning 1
A tapestry.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
tapis
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Pronunciation
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UK: /ˈtapɪs/
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UK: /taˈpiː/
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rhymes with -iː
noun
Meaning 2
Carpeting.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
The cover of a council table.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
Meaning 4
a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: tapestry
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: fabric, cloth, material, textile
History
Etymology
From French, from Old French tapiz, from Vulgar Latin *tapēs, from Ancient Greek τάπης (tápēs), from an Iranian source.