Brussels carpet

American  

noun

1. a carpet made with three-ply or four-ply worsted yarn drawn up in uncut loops to form a pattern over the entire surface body Brussels, or made of worsted or woolen yarns on which a pattern is printed tapestry Brussels.

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Brussels carpet British  

noun

1. a worsted carpet with a heavy pile formed by uncut loops of wool on a linen warp

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Etymology

Origin of Brussels carpet

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

Martha had described the parlor as having a Brussels carpet, with baskets of flowers spilling out to the corners of the room.

From New York Times

In some cases a "Brussels carpet" is woven of very close texture, with the loops cut through; thus we have a "velvet pile" or "Wilton carpet"—a fabric which is very rich-looking, and durable.

From Project Gutenberg

Yet oak flooring is not a costly addition to important rooms, while the habit of keeping floors always covered with Brussels carpet tacked down is not the cleanest imaginable.

From Project Gutenberg

"Going out, Touchwood?" inquired an elderly man of military appearance, who was practicing golf putts from one cabbage rose to another on the Brussels carpet.

From Project Gutenberg

The mother and husband occupied the bedroom; Molly and her sister slept on a narrow lounge covered with Brussels carpet, every spring broken.

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