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tapestry

/ˈtæpəstɹi/ noun C1
  1. A heavy woven cloth, often with decorative pictorial designs, normally hung on walls. (countable, uncountable)
  2. Anything with variegated or complex details. (countable, uncountable)

Plural tapestries

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The walls, hung not with gold and silver brocade tapestry, but with a dainty apple-blossom paper, were adorned with a few good pictures given Anne by Mrs.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 275 · C1
At the same time the count appeared to increase in stature, his form, nearly double its usual height, stood out in relief against the red tapestry, his black hair was thrown back, and he stood in the attitude of an avenging angel.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 1100 · C1
A mantle-piece, with two modern Sèvres vases, a timepiece representing Cupid with his bent bow, a mirror with an engraving on each side—one representing Homer carrying his guide, the other, Belisarius begging—a grayish paper; red and black tapestry—such was the appearance of Lord Wilmore’s drawing-room.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 716 · C1
Saying which Monte Cristo bowed, and disappeared behind the tapestry, leaving the major fascinated beyond expression with the delightful reception which he had received at the hands of the count.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 589 · C1

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