transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈta-pə-strē ]
noun
( plural -tries )
Etymology: Middle English, modification of Anglo-French tapicerie, from tapit, tapis carpet, hanging, from Greek tapētion, diminutive of tapēt-, tapēs carpet
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : a heavy handwoven reversible textile used for hangings, curtains, and upholstery and characterized by complicated pictorial designs
b. : a nonreversible imitation of tapestry used chiefly for upholstery
c. : embroidery on canvas resembling woven tapestry
needlepoint tapestry
2. : something resembling tapestry (as in complexity or richness of design)
nature's rich tapestry