noun

tapestry

tapestry, wall hanging

A beautiful tapestry hung on the castle wall.

A beautiful tapestry hung on the castle wall.

The book describes the rich tapestry of city life.

The book describes the rich tapestry of city life.

((a/the)) tapestry (noun) a piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs formed by weaving colored weft threads A beautiful tapestry hung on the wall.

Synonyms: wall hanging, arras, embroidery

From Old French 'tapisserie' (carpeting), from 'tapis' (carpet).

Think of a 'tape' that is woven into a 'story'. Tapestries often depict historical events or stories.

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