Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bayeux

noun

/baɪəˈjʊ/

Definition

Bayeux refers to a historical city in Normandy, France, known for its tapestry that depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England.

Examples

The Bayeux Tapestry is a remarkable piece of art from the 11th century.
Visitors flock to Bayeux to see the tapestry and explore the charming streets of the town.
Many historians consider the Bayeux Tapestry a significant historical document.

Meaning

The term often relates to the famous Bayeux Tapestry, which is an embroidered cloth nearly 70 meters long, illustrating the Norman conquest of England in 1066.