RUGS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Rug

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

mid 16th century (denoting a type of coarse woollen cloth): probably of Scandinavian origin; compare with Norwegian dialect rugga ‘coverlet’, Swedish rugg ‘ruffled hair’; related to rag. The sense ‘small carpet’ dates from the early 19th century

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: rʌɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a floor covering of thick woven material or animal skin, typically not extending over the entire floor

Short Definition:

floor covering of thick woven material or animal skin

Examples:
  • a Persian rug
  • Charles and Elaine were sitting on the rug in front of the fire
Definition:

a toupee or wig

Short Definition:

toupee or wig

Examples:
  • men who shave their heads or wear rugs

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