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Arras

[AR-əs]

Part of speech: noun

Origin: Late Middle English, unknown

1.

A rich tapestry, typically hung on the walls of a room or used to conceal an alcove.

2.

A town in northeastern France; population 43,663 (2006). In medieval times it was a center for the manufacture of tapestries.

Examples of Arras in a sentence

"The castle is rumored to conceal secret passageways behind colorful arras."

"While no longer known for tapestries, Arras is still a lovely town to visit in France."

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