Persian - definition, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈpɜːrʒn|
Brit.  |ˈpɜːʒ(ə)n|

noun

- a native or inhabitant of Iran (syn: irani, iranian, persian)
the majority of Irani are Persian Shiite Muslims
- the language of Persia (Iran) in any of its ancient forms (syn: persian)

adjective

- of or relating to Iran or its people or language or culture (syn: iranian, persian)

Extra examples

A classic example of a Persian rug

...the dowager cringed at the thought of raffish tourists in rough boots tromping all over her Persian rugs...

Egypt was conquered by the Persian king Kambyses.

A Persian rug will add colour and interest to your hallway.

The plane that was supposed to take them to the Persian Gulf never showed up.

Word forms

noun
singular: Persian
plural: Persians
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