Jamshid

American

[jam-sheed] / dʒæmˈʃid /

Or Jamshyd

noun

Persian Mythology.

the king of the peris who, given a human form as punishment for his boast of immortality, became a powerful and wonder-working Persian king.

Jamshid British

/ dʒæmˈʃiːd /

noun

Persian myth a ruler of the peris who was punished for bragging that he was immortal by being changed into human form. He then became a great king of Persia See also peri

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Example Sentences

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Iran’s judiciary has said Iranian-German dissident Jamshid Sharmahd died before his execution was reported by state media late last month.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2024

"I welcomed the opportunity to meet with Jamshid Sharmahd’s family today. He should have never been detained in Iran, and we hope to see the day he is reunited with his loved ones," Paley wrote.

From Reuters • Aug. 26, 2023

A German-Iranian who lives in California, Jamshid Sharmahd, also faces a looming execution as tensions remain high between Tehran and the West over its accelerating nuclear program.

From Washington Times • May 8, 2023

The night of the Nowruz celebration she explained the origins of the festival as a tribute to Jamshid, whom the Shanameh describes as the greatest Iranian king.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2023

I only say, Jamshid was famous for taking his payment in whatever patients could offer.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

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