oriental rug

o·ri·en·tal rug

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awr-ee-en-tl, ohr‐ ruhg]
- /ˌɔr iˈɛn tl, ˌoʊr‐ rʌg/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [awr-ee-en-tl, ohr‐ ruhg]
- /ˌɔr iˈɛn tl, ˌoʊr‐ rʌg/

Definitions of oriental rug words

noun oriental rug a rug or carpet woven usually in Asia and characterized by hand-knotted pile. 1
noun oriental rug small decorative carpet 1
noun oriental rug a rug or carpet, typically knotted with pile and showing a symmetrical and ornate floral, arabesque, or abstract motif 0
noun oriental rug any of various kinds of carpets made in the Orient, hand-woven in one piece, usually with intricate, colorful designs 0

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Origin of oriental rug

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85

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Parts of speech for Oriental rug

noun

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oriental rug popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for oriental rug

noun oriental rug

kirman — a Persian rug marked by ornate flowing designs and light, muted colors.

Just one Synonym for oriental rug