Kirman

[kir-mahn, ker-]

Kir·man

[kir-mahn, ker-]
noun
a Persian rug marked by ornate flowing designs and light, muted colors.
Also called Kir·man·shah [kir-mahn-shah, -shaw, ker-, kir-mahn-shah, -shaw, kur-] , Kermanshah.


Origin:
1875–80; named after Kerman
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Kirman (kɪəˈmɑːn)
 
n , pl -mans
a Persian carpet or rug
 
[named after Kerman, Iran]

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