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Definition of barak

barak

/bəˈrɑːk/
ba · rak
Plural:baraks
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barak Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A fine, soft fabric or cloth traditionally woven from the hair of a camel, originating in the Middle East and Central Asia.

Example

"The traveling merchant unrolled a length of exquisite barak, demonstrating the exceptional softness of the woven camel hair."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with the homophone 'barrack' (a military building or to jeer), but 'barak' specifically refers to a rare type of Middle Eastern fabric.

• Rhymes for barak

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Persian 'barak', denoting a garment or fabric made of camel's hair, ultimately of Middle Eastern or Central Asian origin.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Barak. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/barak
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