"oriental carpet" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: oriental carpets [plural]
Etymology: From oriental + carpet. Attested from the 19th century. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|oriental|carpet}} oriental + carpet Head templates: {{en-noun}} oriental carpet (plural oriental carpets)
  1. A handwoven carpet in one of various styles made in or associated with the Orient; an oriental rug.
    Sense id: en-oriental_carpet-en-noun-i9w8tJim Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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Alternative forms

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