Shiraz

[shi-rahz]

noun

1. a city in SW Iran.

Shiraz

¹

/ ʃɪəˈrɑːz /

noun

1. 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

²

/ ʃɪəˈrɑːz /

noun

1. the name used in Australia for the Syrah grape and wines

Word History and Origins

Origin of Shiraz¹

from _Shiraz ¹ , where the wine supposedly originated

Example Sentences

Another said she was single and did not want to risk undertaking the 800km journey to her family in Shiraz alone.

From BBC

However, Iranian authorities said he was Tondar's leader and had "planned 23 terror attacks", of which "five were successful", including the 2008 bombing of a mosque in Shiraz in that killed 14 people.

From BBC

A barn owl called Shiraz escaped and was later recovered at a warehouse near Heathrow Airport.

From BBC

The college confirmed some animals had died and also appealed for help in finding its "much-loved" barn owl Shiraz who is now missing.

From BBC

In Israel, grieving family members and friends bid farewell to Shiraz Tamam, an Israeli woman who was among at least 260 people gunned down as heavily armed militants stormed an electronic music festival.

From Seattle Times

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