Etymology of the English word tapetum
the English word
tapetumderived from the Latin word
tapetum (woolen cloth or rug used as a covering, hanging, carpet)
derived from the Latin word
tapete (carpet, tapestry; woolen cloth or rug used as a covering, hanging, carpet)
derived from the Greek word
tapes, τάπης
Date
The earliest known usage of tapetum in English dates from the 18th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
