Gobelin
/ˈɡɒbəlɪn/noun
A rich tapestry, especially one made by the historic French Gobelins manufactory.
Did you know?The famous Gobelins tapestry works in Paris were named after the Gobelin family, and their name was later attached to luxury woven art rather than any ancient spell or monster.
Etymological Timeline
15th Century
French
Gobelin
“A surname borne by a family of dyers in Paris.”
17th Century
French
Manufacture des Gobelins
“The royal tapestry works established on the site associated with the Gobelin family.”
17th–18th Century
French
tapisserie des Gobelins
“Fine tapestry made at the Gobelins manufactory.”
18th–19th Century
English
Gobelin
“A rich tapestry, especially one made in the Gobelins style or at the Gobelins works.”