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bo·kha·ra \bōˈkärə, -karə\ noun also bu·kha·ra \büˈ-\ (-s) Etymology: from Bokhara, Bukhara, region in Uzbek S.S.R., Union of Soviet Socialist Republics 1. often capitalized : astrakhan from Bukhara in central Asia 2. usually capitalized : a Turkoman rug in small and large sizes coming from the region of Bukhara, distinguished generally by very fine knotting, geometric allover designs (as octagons, diamonds, angular shrubs, and flowers), and by its prevailing colors of mulberry red with touches of dark blue, vermilion, and ivory white 3. often capitalized : a dark purplish red that is redder and duller than red-grape or pansy purple, redder and deeper than raisin, and redder, stronger, and slightly lighter than dahlia purple |