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Meaning of 'persian' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Persian [ a.]
- Of or pertaining to Persia, to the Persians, or to their language.
2 . Persian [ n.]
- A native or inhabitant of Persia.
- The language spoken in Persia.
- A thin silk fabric, used formerly for linings.
- See Persian columns, under Persian, a.

Meaning of 'persian' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . persian [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a native or inhabitant of Iran
Example in sentence:
  • the majority of Irani are Persian Shiite Muslims
2 . persian [ a]
Meaning (2):
- of or relating to Iran or its people or language or culture
Example in sentence:
  • Iranian mountains;
  • Iranian security police

Nearby Words:

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