oriental rug
oriental rug noun: a handwoven rug or carpet in one of various styles made in or associated with the Orient, especially the Middle East or Asia.
Noun (1)
oriental rug (plural oriental rugs)
- A handwoven rug or carpet in one of various styles made in or associated with the Orient, especially the Middle East or Asia.
- The pile is made by fastening tufts of woolen yarn into the warp, and in this respect an Axminster is woven like a handmade oriental rug, except that on the power loom ingenious nippers take the place of the deft fingers of the oriental weaver.1889, “Floors and floor coverings”, in Farmers’ Bulletin, pages 22–23
- As to appearance and durability, no carpets made are handsomer or can stand the wear that a good Oriental rug will not only endure, but will actually be benefited by.1895, “From the Farthest Parts of the World”, in Outing, page xxvi
- Synonyms:
- oriental carpet
Noun (2) capitalized: Oriental rug
Oriental rug (plural Oriental rugs)
- Alternative letter-case form of oriental rug.
Synonyms of oriental rug
Forms of oriental rug
| plural | oriental rugs |
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| plural | Oriental rugs |
Origin of oriental rug
From oriental + rug. Attested from the 19th century.
Questions about oriental rug
- What does oriental rug mean?
- Oriental rug means a handwoven rug or carpet in one of various styles made in or associated with the Orient, especially the Middle East or Asia.
- What part of speech is oriental rug?
- Oriental rug is a noun.
- What is the plural of oriental rug?
- The plural of oriental rug is oriental rugs.
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