matto

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • carpet, mat, rug
  • (figuratively) mat chiefly in compound terms, thick layer of something that resembles a mat or carpet
  • (athletics) mat floor pad to protect athletes
  • mat, blasting mat heavy, flexible cover, often made of used rubber tires and used to prevent debris from flying around during rock blasting
  • (dialectal) tapestry, esp. of rya type

Etymology

Borrowed from Swedish matta (carpet) derived from Latin matta.

Origin

Latin

matta

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