Turkey carpet
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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It was a large, stately apartment, with purple chairs and curtains, a Turkey carpet, walnut-panelled walls, one vast window rich in stained glass, and a lofty ceiling, nobly moulded.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
It is obvious that a much smaller and finer pattern can be produced in Brussels than in Turkey carpet.
From Principles of Decorative Design Fourth Edition by Dresser, Christopher
He is standing once again on the old Turkey carpet.
From Doctor Cupid by Broughton, Rhoda
A second-hand Turkey carpet, in a very dusty state, covered part of the floor; and a dirty canvas sack lay by the door for people coming in to rub their feet on.
From Checkmate by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan
You’ll get into a delightful office, with mahogany writing-desks and stained glass windows, Turkey carpet and an easy-chair.
From From Squire to Squatter A Tale of the Old Land and the New by Stables, Gordon
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