archaic
: a small tapestry used for hangings and floor and table coverings
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Lawns have been with us for some 300 years, ever since Andre Le Notre designed his tapis vert (green carpet) in the gardens at the Palace of Versailles.
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Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 17 May 2024
Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 17 May 2024
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“Tapis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tapis. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
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