Kashan

noun

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

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 28 Mar. 2024.

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