noun
arras
A-ruhs
noun
1
A large, decorative tapestry, especially one hung on a wall.
"A figure hid behind the arras, listening to every word."
How to Use Arras
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rich wall tapestry, associated with old castles and Shakespearean scenes.
When to use it
A somewhat archaic or literary word today, most familiar from older plays like Hamlet.
Word Forms
arrases plural
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Etymology
Named after the French city of Arras, once a major center for producing fine tapestries.