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wall hanging

/ˌwɔl ˈhæŋɪŋ/
/wɔl ˈheɪŋgɪŋ/
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Other forms: wall hangings

Definitions of wall hanging
  1. noun
    decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
    synonyms: hanging
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    types:
    dossal, dossel
    an ornamental hanging of rich fabric hung behind the altar of a church or at the sides of a chancel
    Kakemono
    a Japanese (paper or silk) wall hanging; usually narrow with a picture or writing on it and a roller at the bottom
    lambrequin
    short and decorative hanging for a shelf edge or top of a window casing
    arras, tapestry
    a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric with pictorial designs
    type of:
    decoration, ornament, ornamentation
    something used to beautify
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