flying carpet

/flaɪɪŋ ˌkɑrpət/
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Other forms: flying carpets

Definitions of flying carpet
  1. noun
    (Asian folktale) an imaginary carpet that will fly people anywhere they wish to go
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    type of:
    carpet, carpeting, rug
    floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
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