tapis Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery
    tapestry.

WordNet

Ta"pis noun
Etymology
F. See Tapestry.
Definitions
  1. Tapestry; formerly, the cover of a council table.
Tap"is transitive verb
Definitions
  1. To cover or work with figures like tapestry. R. Holland.

Webster 1913