gorevan

noun

gor·​e·​van

¦gȯrə¦vän

plural -s

1

usually capitalized : a Persian rug of carpet size made with cotton warp and characterized by a medallion field covered with large angular designs and usually bordered by three to five stripes, the prevailing colors being shades of terracotta, apricot, and blue

2

: auburn

Word History

Etymology

from Gorevan, town in northern Iran

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