Synonyms

Kirman

American

[kir-mahn, ker-] / kɪrˈmɑn, kər- /

noun

a Persian rug marked by ornate flowing designs and light, muted colors.

Kirman British

/ kɪəˈmɑːn /

noun

a Persian carpet or rug

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Etymology

Origin of Kirman

First recorded in 1875–80; named after Kerman

Example Sentences

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“It’s an incredible deal,” said Branden Williams, who listed the home with his partner, Rayni Williams, and Aaron Kirman of Compass.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2022

Crestlloyd is tapping Aaron Kirman of Compass and luxury brokerage Williams & Williams Estates Group to market the home.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2021

Ms. Galloway, in her home, has a commemorative piece of a Kirman 717 sitting on an end table that she flipped over to demonstrate how the Axminster looms sewed through the back.

From New York Times • Jun. 5, 2021

A-level results day started terribly for Grace Kirman.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2020

In Kirman some beards do assume this colour, but they incline rather to the yellowish.

From Les Parsis by Vakil, Ratanbai Ardeshir

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