Aubusson

[ oh-buh-suhn, -sawn; French oh-by-sawn ]

noun

1. an ornate rug constructed in a flat tapestry weave, often in pastel colors.

Aubusson

/ obysɔ̃ /

noun

1. a town in central France, in the Creuse department: a centre for flat-woven carpets and for tapestries since the 16th century. Pop: 4662 (1999)

adjective

1. denoting or relating to these carpets or tapestries

Word History and Origins

Origin of Aubusson¹

First recorded in 1960–65; after Aubusson, town in central France where made

Example Sentences

The terms "Beauvais," "Aubusson," etc., do not give their names to any particular style of tapestry.

From Project Gutenberg

No. 23, designed by Soufflot le Romain in 1775 as a private mansion, became later the dpt of the famous Aubusson tapistry.

From Project Gutenberg

There are many beautiful old chairs covered with Aubusson tapestry, and other chairs and sofas covered with rose colored brocade.

From Project Gutenberg

The salon was adorned with an Aubusson carpet given to Bridau when the ministry of the interior was refurnished.

From Project Gutenberg

We had just arrived at Aubusson, a town celebrated for its numerous carpet factories.

From Project Gutenberg