Tapestry Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)
tapestry
noun
plural
tapestries
tapestry
/ˈtæpəstri/
noun
plural
tapestries
Britannica Dictionary definition of TAPESTRY
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1
:
a heavy cloth that has designs or pictures woven into it and that is used for wall hangings, curtains, etc.
- an ancient/medieval tapestry
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2
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something made up of different things, people, colors, etc.
— often + of
- a tapestry of ideas
- the rich tapestry of life in the city
- (chiefly Brit) Whether you win or lose, it's all part of life's rich tapestry.
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— tapestried
adjective
- tapestried halls
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