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tapiz

tapestry

noun tah-PEES Rare
Home & Lifestyle Furniture

Origin: From Old French tapiz, of Greek origin (tápēs).

Also means

carpet, rug

Usage Note

Tapiz refers to a woven wall hanging or decorative fabric panel, distinct from alfombra (floor rug). The plural tapices follows the -z→-ces rule. In modern use it can also describe a richly patterned carpet.

Examples

"El tapiz medieval decoraba la pared del castillo."

Natural Translation

The medieval tapestry decorated the castle wall.

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