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tapestry

tap.es.try \-stre-\ n [ME tapistry, modif. of MF tapisserie, fr. tapisser 
   to carpet], cover with tapestry, fr. OF tapis carpet, fr. Gk tape-s rug, 
   carpet 1: a heavy handwoven reversible textile used for hangings, curtains, 
   and up holstery and characterized by complicated pictorial designs 2: a 
   nonreversible imitation of tapestry used chiefly for upholstery  3: 
   embroidery on canvas resembling woven tapestry