Tabriz

[ tah-breez, tuh- ]

/ tɑˈbriz, tə- /

noun

a city in and the capital of Eastern Azerbaijan province, in NW Iran.

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At this moment, Sakineh sits in her cell in Tabriz, cut off from the outside world after a horrific four-year ordeal.
Stoning Sentence Stopped|The Daily Beast|September 2, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The Tehran and Tabriz bazaars closed briefly on December 16 as a show of protest against the desecration.
Will Iran Ignite?|Gary Sick|December 16, 2009|DAILY BEAST
On the approach of the Ottoman army to Tabriz, Ismail was at last drawn from his reserve.
The Turkish Empire, its Growth and Decay|Lord Eversley
Tabriz rugs are now supplied in large bales to the trade from factories that are under Western jurisdiction.
Rugs: Oriental and Occidental, Antique & Modern|Rosa Belle Holt

The garrisons of such frontier fortresses as Buda and Tabriz broke out in revolt.
The Turkish Empire, its Growth and Decay|Lord Eversley
The Tabriz rugs are regarded as among the finest of the rug-maker's art.
Commercial Geography|Jacques W. Redway
So the frontier dispute dragged on ad infinitum till the British Consul left it to settle itself, and went back to Tabriz.
The Cradle of Mankind|W.A. Wigram

British Dictionary definitions for tabriz

Tabriz

/ (tæˈbriːz) /

noun

a city in NW Iran: an ancient city, situated in a volcanic region of hot springs; university (1947); carpet manufacturing. Pop: 1 396 000 (2005 est)Ancient name: Tauris (ˈtɔːrɪs)

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