Kirman
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Kirman
First recorded in 1875–80; named after Kerman
Example Sentences
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Private fire hydrants are quickly becoming a top-requested amenity among wealthy home buyers, said Aaron Kirman, founder of luxury brokerage Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2025
“The attention to detail in this home is unlike anything I have ever seen,” said Morgan Trent of the Aaron Kirman Group at Compass, who shared the listing with Aaron Kirman.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2022
The Kirman 717, introduced in 1937 with 50 yarn colors, went on to become Karastan’s best-selling rug for the next half-century, appearing regularly in homes, public buildings and commercial spaces.
From New York Times • Jun. 5, 2021
Grace Kirman was one of these "anomalies" - her future hanging in the balance.
From BBC • Sep. 12, 2020
In drawing-rooms light and soft colors are usually in better harmony than dark ones, and a wide and beautiful choice can be made among Kermanshah, Kirman, Khorasan, Tabriz, Chinese, Oman rugs, and many others.
From Furnishing the Home of Good Taste A Brief Sketch of the Period Styles in Interior Decoration with Suggestions as to Their Employment in the Homes of Today by Throop, Lucy Abbot
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