Turkish rug

American  

noun

1. any of a large variety of handwoven rugs produced in Turkey, characterized by coarse, heavy yarn and a long, uneven pile.

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Etymology

Origin of Turkish rug

First recorded in 1900–05

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Turkish rug

Grant leaves and, alone in his enormous apartment, Moby takes off his shoes and, his feet bare on a Turkish rug, plays a Gymnopédie by Erik Satie on a $20,000 Swiss piano.

From The Guardian ● May 23, 2019

There's also some filthy-minded contemporary art: Igor Eskinja has made a Turkish rug from dust, suitable quarry perhaps for Susan Collis's jewelled broom.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 19, 2011

"By the private way," he said, pointing to the French woman, who was removing a heavy Turkish rug which lay in front of the fireplace.

From The City in the Clouds by Gull, C. Ranger

“If we only had a Turkish rug for the floor, our hut would look wonderful!” sighed Joan, admiring the latest additions.

From Girl Scouts at Dandelion Camp by Roy, Lillian Elizabeth

Just then, the muezzin sounded for prayers from the nearest minaret, and the Sultan instantly fell prostrate on his rich Turkish rug, and began his devotions.

From Holidays at the Grange or A Week's Delight Games and Stories for Parlor and Fireside by Higgins, Emily Mayer