Kashan

noun

Ka·​shan kə-ˈshän How to pronounce Kashan (audio)
: an Oriental rug with floral motifs in soft colors

Examples of Kashan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web An extra touch of elegance is added to Holloway’s vision by way of a weimaraner sitting on a red Kashan rug next to Sattrup. Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 10 July 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Kashan, Iran

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Kashan was in 1905

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“Kashan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Kashan. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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