(also Persian rug)
Definition of Persian carpet in English:
A carpet or rug woven in Iran in a traditional design incorporating stylized symbolic imagery, or made elsewhere in such a style.
- Some of the most beautiful Persian carpets were woven in the nineteenth century.
- He appears to be influenced by the designs of Persian rugs, by musical scores and by the Pattern & Decoration movement.
- At the first signs of heat, people roll up their Persian rugs and carpeting and store them away in mothballs for at least 5 months.
Definition of Persian carpet in:
- US English dictionary
What do you find interesting about this word or phrase?
Comments that don't adhere to our Community Guidelines may be moderated or removed.
Most popular in the US
Most popular in the UK
Most popular in Australia
Most popular in Malaysia
Most popular in India