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Pronunciation / Transliteration: a-rat-tso
"Il museo ospita un antico arazzo rinascimentale."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A complex or rich sequence of events, people, or background elements, often used metaphorically to describe a historical or cultural fabric.
"The city's rich historical tapestry is reflected in its diverse architecture and traditions." - 2
A heavy piece of hand-woven textile used for wall hanging or furniture covering, featuring pictorial designs.
"The medieval castle featured a magnificent tapestry depicting scenes from ancient battles."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French word 'tapisserie', which comes from 'tapis' (carpet), ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'tapetum' meaning a hanging or tapestry. Over centuries, the term evolved from literal heavy woven textiles used for wall hangings and warmth into a rich metaphorical concept representing complex intertwining historical or cultural narratives.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Tapestry" is said worldwide
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tapisserie
Transliteration: ta-pis-ʁi
"Cette ville possède une riche tapisserie historique."
Wandteppich
Transliteration: vant-tep-ich
"Die Geschichte bildet einen komplexen Wandteppich aus Traditionen."
arazzo
Transliteration: a-rat-tso
"Il museo ospita un antico arazzo rinascimentale."
tapiz
Transliteration: ta-pis
"La novela presenta un complejo tapiz de personajes históricos."
tapeçaria
Transliteration: ta-pe-sa-ri-a
"A tapeçaria cultural da nação é muito diversificada."
ताना-बाना
Transliteration: tana-bana
Script: ऐतिहासिक ताना-बाना
"इस शहर का ऐतिहासिक ताना-बाना बहुत समृद्ध है।"
织锦
Transliteration: zhījǐn
"历史的织锦由无数个故事组成。"
태피스트리
Transliteration: taepiseuteuri
"역사는 복잡한 태피스트리와 같다."
タペストリー
Transliteration: tapesutorī
"街の歴史的なタペストリーが文化を形作っている。"
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