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Aubusson

noun Au·bus·son \ˌō-bə-ˈsōⁿ\

Definition of AUBUSSON

:  a figured scenic tapestry used for wall hangings and upholstery; also :  a rug woven to resemble Aubusson tapestry
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Origin of AUBUSSON

Aubusson, town in France
First Known Use: 1900

Rhymes with AUBUSSON

feuilleton, Ganelon, gueridon, limaçon, papillon, Simenon

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