noun
1. an extensive geographical region in the Middle East to the south of the Caucasus
• Members of this Region: ↑Jund-ul-Islam, ↑Soldiers of God
• Instance Hypernyms: ↑geographical area, ↑geographic area, ↑geographical region, ↑geographic region
• Part Holonyms:
↑Turkey, ↑Republic of Turkey, ↑Iraq, ↑Republic of Iraq, ↑Al-Iraq, ↑Irak, ↑Iran, ↑Islamic Republic of Iran, ↑Persia, ↑Syria, ↑Syrian Arab Republic
• Part Meronyms: ↑Iraqi Kurdistan, ↑Kurd
2. an oriental rug woven by Kurds that is noted for fine colors and durability
Useful english dictionary. 2012.