kilim

noun

ki·​lim kē-ˈlēm How to pronounce kilim (audio)
variants or less commonly kelim
: a pileless handwoven reversible rug or covering made in Turkey, Kurdistan, the Caucasus, Iran, and western Turkestan

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Both sides share seagrass carpeting and vintage Turkish kilim rugs underfoot. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024 Trailing floral wallpapers, kilim rugs and a red, orange, and blue kitchen slowly followed. Elizabeth Metcalfe, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024 The apartments are luxurious but subtle, equipped with kilim rugs, Wright mattresses, and linen sheets. Jessica Vadillo, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2024 Vintage kilim rugs from Lauren’s shop add softness. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 8 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for kilim 

Word History

Etymology

Turkish, from Persian kilīm

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kilim was in 1881

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“Kilim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kilim. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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