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1. (adj.) Persian
of or pertaining to ancient, medieval, or modern Persia, its people, or their language.
2. (n.) Persian
a native, inhabitant, or citizen of Persia.
3. Persian
an Iranian language, the principal language of Iran and much of Afghanistan.
Etymology: (1325–75; ME Persien < MF (see Persia , -an1); r. OE Persisc (see -ish1))
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| Definition of 'Persian' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) Irani, Iranian, Persian
a native or inhabitant of Iran
"the majority of Irani are Persian Shiite Muslims"
2. (adj) Persian, Farsi
the language of Persia (Iran) in any of its ancient forms
3. (adj) Iranian, Persian
of or relating to Iran or its people or language or culture
"Iranian mountains"; "Iranian security police"
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| Definition of 'Persian' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) Persian
of or pertaining to Persia, to the Persians, or to their language
2. (noun) Persian
a native or inhabitant of Persia
3. (noun) Persian
the language spoken in Persia
4. (noun) Persian
a thin silk fabric, used formerly for linings
5. (noun) Persian
see Persian columns, under Persian, a
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