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Definition of indian blanket
indian blanket
Plural:Indian blankets
indian blanket Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
North American A colorful, tightly woven woolen blanket featuring intricate geometric designs, traditionally crafted by Native American artisans.
Example
"She draped a beautifully handwoven Indian blanket over the back of the living room sofa to add a touch of Southwestern style."
2
North American A brightly colored North American wildflower of the sunflower family, characterized by red petals prominently tipped with yellow.
Example
"The rolling hills of Texas were covered in blooming Indian blankets after the heavy spring rains."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The common name for the wildflower (Gaillardia pulchella) derives from the resemblance of its bright, banded red and yellow petals to the vividly colored geometric patterns of blankets traditionally woven by Native Americans.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indian blanket. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indian blanket