Kirman

noun

Kir·man kər-ˈmän

kir-

variants or less commonly Kerman

kər-ˈmän

ker-

: 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

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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 21 Sep. 2026.

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