An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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  وپ، کرو؛ کاتنه  
vap, karu kâtené
Fr.: toile  

  1. A network of fine threads constructed by a spider from fluid secreted by its spinnerets, used to catch its prey.

  2. A complex system of interconnected elements (OxfordDictionaries.com)

Etymology (EN): M.E., from O.E. webb “woven fabric, woven work, tapestry,” from (cf. O.Sax. webbi, O.Norse vefr, Du. webbe, O.H.G. weppi, Ger. Gewebe “web”); Skt. ubhnati “he laces together,” Per. baftan “to weave,” as below; Gk. hyphe, hyphos “web;” PIE *webh- “to weave.”

Etymology (PE): Vap, variant of Mid.Pers. waf-, wap- “to weave;”
Baluchi gwapit, gwapt/gwap-, Yazdi vôpt/vôp- “to weave;” Mod.Pers. bâf-/bâftan; Av. ubdaēna- “made from woven material;” Proto-Ir. *uab/f “to weave;” cognate with web, as above.