Aubusson

noun

Au·​bus·​son ˌō-bə-ˈsōⁿ How to pronounce Aubusson (audio)
: a figured scenic tapestry used for wall hangings and upholstery
also : a rug woven to resemble Aubusson tapestry

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Designer Lauren Garrett sourced a 16th-century Aubusson tapestry from her own boutique Galerie Was, as a backdrop for the custom sofa. Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Aubusson, town in France

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Aubusson was in 1839

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“Aubusson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aubusson. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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