lampas1
/ˈlampəs
/noun [mass noun]
A condition of horses, in which there is swelling of the fleshy lining of the roof of the mouth behind the front teeth.In the past, lampas was blamed for a whole variety of problems, from fussy feeding to bit evasion.
Origin
Early 16th century: from French, probably via French dialect from the Germanic base of the verb lap3.
lampas2
/ˈlampəs/noun [mass noun]
A patterned drapery and upholstery fabric similar to brocade, made of silk, cotton, or rayon.The French firm of Tassinari et Chatel used this fabric as a guide when reweaving the silk lampas and decorative borders in the original colors of blue, taupe, and cream....
- They display brocades, compound weaves, lampas, plain weaves, samite, tapestry and twill to provide a snapshot of the expansive weaving styles of Central Asia.
- Three matching French chairs of 1794-1799 in the downstairs bedroom needed their original silk lampas seats rewoven.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from French lampas, lampasse, of unknown origin.