brussels carpet

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Definitions of brussels carpet words

noun brussels carpet a worsted carpet with a heavy pile formed by uncut loops of wool on a linen warp 3
noun brussels carpet a patterned carpeting made of small loops of colored woolen yarn in a linen warp 3
noun brussels carpet a carpet made with three-ply or four-ply worsted yarn drawn up in uncut loops to form a pattern over the entire surface (body Brussels) or made of worsted or woolen yarns on which a pattern is printed (tapestry Brussels) 1
noun brussels carpet A kind of carpet made of worsted yarn fixed in a foundation web of strong linen thread. The worsted, which alone shows on the upper surface, is drawn up in loops to form the pattern. 0

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1790-1800

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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