Bar"ra*can (?), n. [F. baracan,
bouracan (cf. Pr. barracan, It. baracane, Sp.
barragan, Pg. barregana, LL. barracanus), fr. Ar.
barrakān a kind of black gown, perh. fr. Per. barak a
garment made of camel's hair.] A thick, strong stuff, somewhat like
camlet; -- still used for outer garments in the Levant.