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单词 kaross
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Definition of kaross in English:

kaross

noun kəˈrɒskəˈräs
South African
  • A rug or blanket of sewn animal skins, formerly worn as a garment by African people, now used as a bed or floor covering.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • One the other hand, the use of the leopard kaross is one of the oldest traditions known to the Basotho.
    • But they didn't wear bloomers, and they only put their karosses around their shoulders when it was cold.
    • Note that the men are preparing karosses or sniffing snuff while they talk and listen to music.
    • Blankets almost completely displaced hides or karosses by the end of the nineteenth century and were in some communities giving way to Western-style clothes.
    • Round karosses, pouffes, shields and decorative wall piece skins are among the specialties that we stock.
    Synonyms
    rug, runner, carpet, drugget

Origin

South African Dutch, from Khoikhoi karos.

 
 

Definition of kaross in US English:

kaross

nounkəˈräs
South African
  • A rug or blanket of sewn animal skins, formerly worn as a garment by African people, now used as a bed or floor covering.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • But they didn't wear bloomers, and they only put their karosses around their shoulders when it was cold.
    • Round karosses, pouffes, shields and decorative wall piece skins are among the specialties that we stock.
    • Note that the men are preparing karosses or sniffing snuff while they talk and listen to music.
    • One the other hand, the use of the leopard kaross is one of the oldest traditions known to the Basotho.
    • Blankets almost completely displaced hides or karosses by the end of the nineteenth century and were in some communities giving way to Western-style clothes.
    Synonyms
    rug, runner, carpet, drugget

Origin

South African Dutch, from Khoikhoi karos.

 
 
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