Shiraz

[ shi-rahz ]

/ ʃɪˈrɑz /

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noun

a city in SW Iran.

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Example sentences from the Web for shiraz

Shiraz Maher spoke to dozens of them inside Syria to find out.
The Daily Beast’s Best Longreads, Nov 3-9, 2014|William Boot|November 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The francolin is hunted by men on foot in the country between Shiraz and Kerman, and is taken by the hand after a few flights.
The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 5. (of 7): Persia|George Rawlinson
Julfa is another place of importance on the line, and at Shiraz there is another Medical Officer.
Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume I (of 2)|Isabella L. Bird
The Shiraz rugs are warm in colour, lustrous, but rather loosely woven.
The Oriental Rug|William D. Ellwanger

"Let it comfort thine affliction," said Shiraz, with the air of a man making a gift.
The Pointing Man|Marjorie Douie
The Bab's house in Shiraz was first of all a shrine, and pilgrimage to it is enjoined in the "Akdas."
Bahaism and Its Claims|Samuel Graham Wilson

British Dictionary definitions for shiraz (1 of 2)

Shiraz¹

/ (ʃɪəˈrɑːz) /

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)

British Dictionary definitions for shiraz (2 of 2)

Shiraz²

/ (ʃɪəˈrɑːz) /

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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Shiraz

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