Kermanshah

[ ker-mahn-shah, -shaw, ker-, ker-mahn-, kur- ]

/ kɛrˌmɑnˈʃɑ, -ˈʃɔ, kər-, ˌkɛr mɑn-, ˌkɜr- /

a city in W Iran.

Kirman.

Example sentences from the Web for kermanshah

The finest rugs of Kermanshah were formerly made in the palace of the Governor, and many were presented to leading rulers.

Rugs: Oriental and Occidental, Antique & Modern |Rosa Belle Holt
Among those of especial merit are the Kermanshah tree-of-life fabrics, now somewhat rare.

Commercial Geography |Jacques W. Redway
Kermanshah rugs of modern make have usually a medallion with a lotus motif in the centre of the field.

Rugs: Oriental and Occidental, Antique & Modern |Rosa Belle Holt
Just at this time there came to Kermanshah the young and pleasure-seeking Caliph.

History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6) |Heinrich Graetz

The Bath is one of the principal ones of Kermanshah, an important frontier town of Persia.

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction, No. 565 |Various

Kermanshah

/ (ˌkɜːmænˈʃɑː) /

a city in W Iran, in the valley of the Qareh Su: oil refinery. Pop: 832 000 (2005 est) Former name (1987–1995): Bakhtaran