Brussels carpet

noun

1. 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.

Brussels carpet

noun

1. a worsted carpet with a heavy pile formed by uncut loops of wool on a linen warp

Word History and Origins

Origin of Brussels carpet¹

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

She squirmed and wriggled and counted the big white medallions in the crimson body-brussels carpet.

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