Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A durable, finely woven Persian rug typically having a large central, often diamond-shaped medallion design with intricate background decoration.
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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								Back in 1784, Francisco de Iturbe y Heriz, a native of Vizcaya, Spain, was sent to Pátzcuaro by his uncle, with orders to establish a "Casa de Arriera," a service providing mules. 
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								Back in 1784, Francisco de Iturbe y Heriz, a native of Vizcaya, Spain, was sent to Pátzcuaro by his uncle, with orders to establish a "Casa de Arriera," a service providing mules. 
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								It happened by a rare chance that some of my fellows were on the point of setting out for the mainland -- from Heriz pier yonder, not from the end of the island whence Gallantry Dizain des Fetes Galantes James Branch Cabell 1918 
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								Other wonderful rugs will also be sold, to include Heriz, Hamadan, silk Sumac Kazak and many more. Antique News News! 2010 
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								Other wonderful rugs will also be sold, to include Heriz, Hamadan, silk Sumac Kazak and many more. Antique News News! 2010 
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								We have a beautiful selection of todays decorative designs including: Persian silk and wool Tabriz, Heriz, Kashan, Isfahan, Sarouk, unknown title 2009 
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								%100 Authentic Handmade Persian Tabriz/ Heriz Rug ( 9.7 X 7.5 ) - $900 Or Best Offer craigslist | for sale / wanted in seattle-tacoma webmaster@craigslist.org 2010 
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