Brussels

Definition

A Brussels carpet.

Etymology

Etymology tree Dutch Brusselbor. English Brussels Borrowed from Dutch Brussel. The metonymic meaning of Brussels as the European Union stems from the fact that the EU headquarters is based in Brussels.

Example Sentences

• "If the same design be produced in a Brussels and in a Tapestry it will be found that the Brussels shows sharp, clean-cut outlines, where the Tapestry gives ragged, uneven effects, […]"
• "We cooked a big Christmas dinner with turkey, stuffing, Brussels, and parsnips."