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Kurdistan

kur·dis·tan

UK/ˈkəːdɪˌstɑːn/ US/ˈkəɹdɪˌstæn/ rare

noun

1.

an extensive geographical region in the Middle East south of the Caucacus

2.

an oriental rug woven by Kurds that is noted for fine colors and durability

Origin

Either from Classical Persian کُرْدِسْتَان (kurdistān) (whence modern Iranian Persian کُرْدِسْتان (kordestân)), or from a variety of Kurdish (see کوردستان / Kurdistan). Equivalent to Kurd + -istan.

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