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Meaning of oriental rug | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A handwoven rug or carpet in one of various styles made in or associated with the Orient, especially the Middle East or Asia.
  2. Alternative letter-case form of oriental rug.
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Examples

“The pile is made by fastening tufts of woolen yarn into the warp, and in this respect an Axminster is woven like a handmade oriental rug, except that on the power loom ingenious nippers take the place of the deft fingers of the oriental weaver.”
“As to appearance and durability, no carpets made are handsomer or can stand the wear that a good Oriental rug will not only endure, but will actually be benefited by.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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