Definition of TAPIS

tapis

Plural: tapises

Noun

  • Heavy fabric used for wall hangings or floor coverings.
  • a heavy textile with a woven design; used for curtains and upholstery
  • A tapestry.
  • Carpeting.
  • The cover of a council table.

Examples

  • Placing TAPIS across the board, he covered the dull squares with an interesting word.

Origin / Etymology

From French, from Old French tapiz, from Vulgar Latin *tapēs, from Ancient Greek τάπης (tápēs), from an Iranian source.

Synonyms

tapestry

Scrabble Score: 7

tapis: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
tapis: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
tapis: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

tapis: valid Words With Friends Word