First Known Use: 15th century
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tapestry
noun tap·es·try \ˈta-pə-strē\
: a heavy cloth that has designs or pictures woven into it and that is used for wall hangings, curtains, etc.
: something made up of different things, people, colors, etc.
plural tap·es·tries
Full Definition of TAPESTRY
1
a : a heavy handwoven reversible textile used for hangings, curtains, and upholstery and characterized by complicated pictorial designs b : a nonreversible imitation of tapestry used chiefly for upholstery c : embroidery on canvas resembling woven tapestry <needlepoint tapestry>
2
: something resembling tapestry (as in complexity or richness of design) <nature's rich tapestry>
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Origin of TAPESTRY
Middle English, modification of Anglo-French tapicerie, from tapit, tapis carpet, hanging, from GK tapētion, diminutive of tapēt-, tapēs carpet
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tapestry
noun tap·es·try \ˈta-pə-strē\
plural tap·es·tries
Definition of TAPESTRY for Kids
: a heavy cloth that has designs or pictures woven into it and is used especially as a wall hanging
— tap·es·tried \-strēd\ adjective <a tapestried wall>
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