a Persian rug or carpet having an elaborate design in rich, muted colors
Kirman in American English
(kɪrˈmɑːn, kər-)
noun
a Persian rug marked by ornate flowing designs and light, muted colors
Also called: Kirmanshah (kɪrˌmɑːnˈʃɑː, -ˈʃɔ, kər-, ˌkɪrmɑːnˈʃɑː, -ˈʃɔ, ˌkɜːr-), Kermanshah
Word origin
[1875–80; named after kerman]This word is first recorded in the period 1875–80. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: fan-tan, knockabout, massage, pressure point, slime mold