noun
Wilton
WIHL-tuhn
noun
1
A type of durable, tightly woven carpet, originally made in the English town of Wilton.
"The hallway was fitted with a rich burgundy Wilton carpet."
How to Use Wilton
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA style of quality woven carpet, named after the English town where it was first made.
Common pairings
Wilton carpet
Wilton weave
Word Forms
Wiltons plural, Wiltons plural
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Etymology
Named after Wilton, a town in Wiltshire, England, long famous for its carpet weaving.