Kirman

noun

Kir·​man kər-ˈmän How to pronounce Kirman (audio)
kir-
variants or less commonly Kerman
: a Persian carpet or rug characterized by elaborate fluid designs and soft colors

Word History

Etymology

Kirman, province in Iran

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Kirman was in 1876

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“Kirman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Kirman. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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