Persian carpet
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Persian carpet
orPersian rug
n
(Textiles) a carpet or rug made in Persia or other countries of the Near East by knotting silk or wool yarn by hand onto a woven backing, characterized by rich colours and flowing or geometric designs
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Per′sian car′pet
n.
a handwoven carpet or rug produced in Iran and characteristically having a tight, velvety pile and intricate designs of flowers, leaves, animals, etc., in rich, harmonious colors. Also called Per′sian rug′.
[1610–20]
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Translations
Persian carpet
n → Perser(teppich) m
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