tapestries

Meanings

• noun

  A large and elaborate piece of fabric, typically woven, that is often richly decorated and hung on a wall as a work of art.

  - "The castle had magnificent tapestries that depicted the history of the kingdom."
  - "The museum had a collection of ancient tapestries that were over 500 years old."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tapestries
terraces , apaces , caresses

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Variants

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tapestries , tapestry

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Etymology

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From Old French 'tape-sterie', 'cloth fastened to a wall' or 'tapis' meaning 'rug' or 'carpet' and 'sterie' meaning 'waste, stubble, or straw'.

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Trivia

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1. The Bayeux Tapestry is over 230 feet long and depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

2. Tapestries were often used as insulation in medieval homes, helping to keep the cold out during the winter months.

3. The term 'tapestry' is also used metaphorically to describe a complex and intricate situation or story.

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Related Concepts

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1. textiles: The study of textiles, including their history, production, and use.

2. weaving: The process of creating fabric by interlacing threads or yarns.

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Culture

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Tapestries have been an important form of art and decoration since the Middle Ages. They were often used to depict scenes from mythology, history, and religion. Many famous tapestries have survived to this day, including the Bayeux Tapestry and the Lady and the Unicorn series. In literature, tapestries have been used as symbols of wealth, power, and history.

How to Memorize "tapestries"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, intricately woven piece of fabric hanging on a wall in a grand hall or museum. Visualize the colors, patterns, and details of the tapestry.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tapestry' with 'history' or 'art' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Tapestries Tell Tales of Times' to help remember the definition.

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