Gobelin

adjective

: of, relating to, or characteristic of tapestry produced at the Gobelin works in Paris
Gobelin noun

Word History

Etymology

Gobelin dye and tapestry works, Paris, France

First Known Use

circa 1750, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Gobelin was circa 1750

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Cite this Entry

“Gobelin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gobelin. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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