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Brussels carpet

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Brussels carpet
n.
A machine-made carpet consisting of small, colored woolen loops that form a heavy, patterned pile.

Brussels carpet
n
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a worsted carpet with a heavy pile formed by uncut loops of wool on a linen warp
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Noun1.Brussels carpet - a carpet with a strong linen warp and a heavy pile of colored woolen yarns drawn up in uncut loops to form a pattern
carpet, carpeting, rug - floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)


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Brussels carpet, usually 27 inches wide, is woven of worsted yarn, in the manner of uncut velvet, the threads being looped over wires to form the pile.
Ohioans Peter Worthington Simmons of Medina and James Worthington of Worthington -- Families from California, Oregon, Florida and Michigan VISUALS -- Highlights of the restored 7,200-square-foot mansion include brightly colored, handmade wall coverings, original Worthington furniture, Brussels carpet, new draperies, floor cloths and bed coverings.
Ohioans Peter Worthington Simmons of Medina and James Worthington of Worthington -- Families from California, Oregon, Florida and Michigan VISUALS -- Highlights of the restored 7,200-square-foot mansion include brightly colored, handmade wall coverings, original Worthington furniture, Brussels carpet, new draperies, floor cloths and bed coverings.
 
 
 
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