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oriental rug en · NOUN

Etymology

From oriental + rug. Attested from the 19th century.

Meanings

1. 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:

Forms

Synonyms

oriental carpet