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Definition of barak
barak
/bəˈrɑːk/
ba · rak
Plural:baraks
barak Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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."
Synonyms
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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
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
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Barak. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/barak