Tabriz

[tah-breez, tuh-]

noun

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

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Related Words for tabriz

Kirman, Tabriz

Examples from the Web for tabriz

Contemporary Examples of tabriz

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
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

Historical Examples of tabriz

Here they went ashore, and then proceeded by land across Persia to Tabriz.
Discoverers and Explorers
Edward R. Shaw
The Tabriz rugs are regarded as among the finest of the rug-maker's art.
Commercial Geography
Jacques W. Redway
After this victory Selim entered Tabriz, and remained there eight days.
The Turkish Empire, its Growth and Decay
Lord Eversley
It met with some opposition, but the cities of Erivan and Tabriz were captured.
The Turkish Empire, its Growth and Decay
Lord Eversley
In sub-group “B” the Tabriz are the best woven and have the shortest nap.
Oriental Rugs
Walter A. Hawley

British Dictionary definitions for tabriz

Tabriz

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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