Ou·shak
| \ ü-ˈshäk
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variants:
or less commonly Ushak
Definition of Oushak
: a heavy wool Oriental rug characterized especially by bright primary colors and an elaborate medallion pattern
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“Oushak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Oushak. Accessed 24 May. 2022.
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