MOQUETTE


Meaning of MOQUETTE in English

[ mɒ'kɛt ]

■ noun a thick pile fabric used for carpets and upholstery.

Origin

1930s: from Fr., perh. from obs. Ital. mocaiardo 'mohair'.

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