English Explanatory Dictionary

arkhalig

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A long tight-waist jacket worn by the peoples of the Caucasus and Iran, made of various kinds of fabric, such as silk, satin, cloth, cashmere and velvet, traditionally depending on the social status of its owner.

Word forms

arkhalig arkhaligs arkhaluk arkhalukh arkaluk arkalick

Etymology

From Turkic: compare Azerbaijani arxalıq, Turkish arkalık.

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