"oriental rug" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: oriental rugs [plural]
Etymology: From oriental + rug. Attested from the 19th century. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|oriental|rug}} oriental + rug Head templates: {{en-noun}} oriental rug (plural oriental rugs)
  1. A handwoven rug or carpet in one of various styles made in or associated with the Orient, especially the Middle East or Asia. Synonyms: oriental carpet
    Sense id: en-oriental_rug-en-noun-B6ID3zGl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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