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Definition of "kilim" []

  • A tapestry-woven Turkish rug or other textile with geometric designs in rich, brilliant colors. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "kilim" in a sentence
  • "Paul Costello FABRIC FLOWERING Elements of Thompson's textural decorating style, like these two kilim slipper chairs from John Derian, inspired her own collection."
  • "The floor of her room was bare timber, except for a worn kilim full of rips."
  • "I rolled up the dangerous kilim and threw it into the back shed."