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gobe·lin I. \ˈgōbələ̇n, ˈgäb-\ adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: from the Gobelin dyehouse and tapestry works, Paris, France, established by the Gobelin family, 15th century French dyers : of, relating to, or being a French tapestry noted for its handworked pictorial designs II. noun (-s) Usage: usually capitalized 1. a. : a Gobelin tapestry b. : a handmade or machine-made imitation of a Gobelin 2. or gobelin blue : a grayish blue that is greener and paler than electric or average shadow blue, greener and duller than copenhagen, and greener and less strong than old china |