Shiraz

American  

[shi-rahz] / ʃɪˈrɑz /

noun

1. a city in SW Iran.

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Shiraz ¹ British  

/ 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)

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Shiraz ² British  

/ ʃɪəˈrɑːz /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Shiraz

from _Shiraz ¹ , where the wine supposedly originated

Example Sentences

Born in southern Iran's Shiraz, the hometown of the renowned Persian poet Hafez, Saidian emigrated to Israel in 1998 at the age of 18, followed by her parents a few years later.

From Barron's

The practice is prevalent in the cities of Dezful, Esfahan and Shiraz, Central Command said in a “safety warning” to Iranian civilians.

From The Wall Street Journal

A cluster of bases near the southern city of Shiraz appears to have been struck several times, according to analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal

Similar gatherings took place in the southern city of Shiraz, Yazd and Isfahan in central Iran, Tabriz in the northwest and elsewhere, according to images broadcast on state TV.

From Barron's

At least half a dozen universities in cities including Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz and Urmia said courses would be held remotely for the next few weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal

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