adjective
Persian
PUR-zhuhn
adjective
1
Relating to Persia (modern Iran), its people, or its culture.
"The museum has a stunning collection of Persian rugs."
"She grew up eating Persian food at her grandmother's house."
proper noun
1
The Persian language, spoken mainly in Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan.
"He's fluent in both Persian and Arabic."
How to Use Persian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Iran/Persia, its people, culture, or language.
Common pairings
Persian rug
Persian cat
Persian language
Word Forms
more Persian comparative, more Persian comparative, most Persian superlative, most Persian superlative
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