n.
Pronunciation: k ə r- ' män, ker-
Function: geographical name
1 or ancient Car · ma · nia \ kär- ' m ā -n ē - ə , -ny ə \ region SE Iran bordering on Gulf of Oman & Persian Gulf S of ancient Parthia
2 or ancient Car · ma · na \ kär- ' m ā -n ə , - ' ma-, - ' mä- \ city SE cen Iran in NW Kerman region pop 257,284