What does PERSIAN mean?

Definitions for PERSIAN
ˈpɜr ʒən, -ʃənper·sian

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Irani, Iranian, Persiannoun

    a native or inhabitant of Iran

    "the majority of Irani are Persian Shiite Muslims"

  2. Persian, Farsiadjective

    the language of Persia (Iran) in any of its ancient forms

  3. Iranian, Persianadjective

    of or relating to Iran or its people or language or culture

    "Iranian mountains"; "Iranian security police"

Wiktionary

  1. Persiannoun

    A member of the main ethnic group of Iran.

  2. Persiannoun

    A domestic cat breed.

  3. Persiannoun

    A pastry local to the Thunder Bay region in Canada often compared to either a cinnamon bun or a donut topped with pink icing.

  4. Persiannoun

    A breed of sheep prized for its lambs' wool.

  5. Persianadjective

    Of, from, or pertaining to Persia.

  6. Persianadjective

    Of or pertaining to the Persian people.

  7. Persianadjective

    Of or pertaining to the Persian language.

  8. Persiannoun

    A group of very similar languages spoken primarily in Iran, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan.

ChatGPT

  1. persian

    Persian can refer to things related to the country of Iran or its historical incarnation, Persia. It may specifically refer to: 1. Persian People: An ethnic group native to Iran, also known as Iranians. They are part of the larger Indo-Iranian ethnolinguistic group. 2. Persian Language: Also known as Farsi, it is the official language of Iran. It is predominantly spoken in Iran, Afghanistan (where it is called Dari), and Tajikistan (where it is called Tajiki). 3. Persian Empire: A historical empire that controlled vast territories in Africa, Europe, and Asia from the 6th century BC. 4. Persian Cats: A long-haired breed of cat characterized by its round face and short muzzle, originally from Persia (Iran). 5. Persian Cuisine: The traditional and modern styles of cooking related to Iran. It is also known for its usage of rice, herbs, and stew. Therefore, Persian can signify an array of cultural, historical, and geographic elements related to Iran or the larger region of Persia.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Persianadjective

    of or pertaining to Persia, to the Persians, or to their language

  2. Persiannoun

    a native or inhabitant of Persia

  3. Persiannoun

    the language spoken in Persia

  4. Persiannoun

    a thin silk fabric, used formerly for linings

  5. Persiannoun

    see Persian columns, under Persian, a

  6. Etymology: [From Persia: cf. It. Persiano. Cf. Parsee, Peach, Persic.]

Wikidata

  1. Persian

    The Persian is a long-haired breed of cat characterized by its round face and shortened muzzle. Its name refers to Persia, the former name of Iran, where similar cats are found. Recognized by the cat fancy since the late 19th century, it was developed first by the English, and then mainly by American breeders after the Second World War. In Britain, it is called the Longhair or Persian Longhair. The selective breeding carried out by breeders has allowed the development of a wide variety of coat colors, but has also led to the creation of increasingly flat-faced Persians. Favored by fanciers, this head structure can bring with it a number of health problems. As is the case with the Siamese breed, there have been efforts by some breeders to preserve the older type of cat, the traditional breed, having a more pronounced muzzle, which is more popular with the general public. Hereditary polycystic kidney disease is prevalent in the breed, affecting almost half the population in some countries. The placid and unpretentious nature of the Persian confers a propensity for apartment living. It has been the most popular breed in the United States for many years but its popularity has seen a decline in Britain and France.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Persian

    pėr′shi-an, adj. of, from, or relating to Persia, its inhabitants, or language.—n. a native of Persia: the language of Persia: (archit.) male figures used instead of columns to support an entablature—also Per′sic.—Persian apple, the peach; Persian berry, the fruit of several buckthorns; Persian blinds (see Persienne); Persian wheel, a large wheel for raising water, fixed vertically with a number of buckets at its circumference.

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Anagrams for PERSIAN »

  1. saprine

  2. prasine

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of PERSIAN in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of PERSIAN in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of PERSIAN in a Sentence

  1. Abraham Maslow:

    translate in persian : اگر آگاهانه طرحی درافکنده اید (انتخاب کرده اید) که از آنچه در توان شماست کمتر باشد ، به شما هشدار می دهم که تا آخر عمرتان ناشادمان خواهید بود

  2. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei:

    America is thousands of kilometres away from the Persian Gulf and conducts exercises there with regional countries ... but if we have exercises in our own security realm they protest loudly.

  3. Benjamin Netanyahu:

    Make sure that the inspectors actually inspect. Make sure that the snapback sanctions actually snap back. And make sure that Iran's violations aren't swept under the Persian rug, of one thing, I can assure you: Israel will be watching closely.

  4. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:

    Today, the Jewish people face another attempt by yet another Persian potentate to destroy us.

  5. Saba Farzan:

    With every report that Dr. Shaheed releases, it becomes more and more evident how systematic human rights violations are structured under the Iranian dictatorship, the world community with leadership by the Obama administration has thrown human rights under the Persian rug -- literally. Democracy promotion has been sacrificed for the sake of talking endlessly to those who oppress Iranians terribly.

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