TAPIS

tapestry, tapis

(noun) a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

tapis (plural tapises)

A tapestry.

Carpeting.

(historical) The cover of a council table.

Anagrams

• PITAs, Paits, patis, pitas

Source: Wiktionary


Ta"pis, n. Etym: [F. See Tapestry.]

Definition: Tapestry; formerly, the cover of a council table. On, or Upon, the tapis, on the table, or under consideration; as, to lay a motion in Parliament on the tapis.

Tap"is, v. t.

Definition: To cover or work with figures like tapestry. [R.] Holland.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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