rug
UK: rʌɡ | US: rʌɡ
n. a floor covering of thick woven material or animal skin, typically not extending over the entire floor
n. (informal) a toupee or hairpiece
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The word "rug" originated in the mid-16th century, likely from Scandinavian sources (compare Norwegian "rugg" or Swedish "rugg," meaning "shaggy hair"). It originally referred to coarse, heavy fabric or a rough covering, later narrowing to its modern sense of a floor mat. The informal meaning "toupee" emerged in the 20th century, humorously comparing hairpieces to small rugs.
She placed a colorful Persian rug in the center of the living room.
The dog loves to nap on the rug by the fireplace.
He tripped over the edge of the rug and spilled his coffee.
In winter, a thick rug helps keep the floor warm.
(Informal) His obvious rug shifted slightly when he laughed.