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British Dictionary definitions for shiraz (1 of 2)
Shiraz
1/ (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)
Shiraz
2/ (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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