Shiraz

[shi-rahz]

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noun

a city in SW Iran.

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Examples from the Web for shiraz

Contemporary Examples of shiraz

Shiraz Maher spoke to dozens of them inside Syria to find out.
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William Boot
November 9, 2014

Historical Examples of shiraz

I may also just add, that we have finally arranged with our new schoolmaster from Shiraz.
Journal of a Residence at Bagdad
Anthony Groves
Born in the canton of Baida in the province of Shiraz, he grew up at Wasit.
Mystics and Saints of Islam
Claud Field
Shiraz displayed his teeth more plainly than ever in a sly smile.
The Old Tobacco Shop
William Bowen
"I'll do it," said Aunt Amanda, looking at Shiraz, whose eyes were still on her.
The Old Tobacco Shop
William Bowen
But Shiraz the Persian told us he would disenchant us, and he did.
The Old Tobacco Shop
William Bowen

British Dictionary definitions for shiraz

Shiraz

noun

a city in SW Iran, at an altitude of 1585 m (5200 ft): an important Muslim cultural centre in the 14th century; university (1948); noted for fine carpets. Pop: 1 230 000 (2005 est)

Shiraz

noun

the name used in Australia for the Syrah grape and wines

Word Origin for Shiraz

from Shiraz 1, where the wine supposedly originated

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Word Origin and History for shiraz

Shiraz

wine made in the district of Shiraz, city in Persia, 1630s. As the name for a red wine made from a type of grape grown in the Rhône valley of France, it is recorded from 1908, from French syrah, the name apparently altered in English on mistaken notion that the grape was brought to Europe from the Middle East by Crusaders. The place name is said to be from Elamite sher "good" + raz "grape."