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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