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Noun: Persian  pur-zhun
  1. A native or inhabitant of Iran
    "the majority of Irani are Persian Shiite Muslims";
    - Irani, Iranian
     
  2. The language of Persia (Iran) in any of its ancient forms
    - Farsi, Persian language, Farsi language
Adjective: Persian  pur-zhun
  1. Of or relating to Iran or its people or language or culture
    "Persian mountains";
    - Iranian

Derived forms: Persians

Type of: Asian, Asiatic, Iranian, Iranian language

Part of: Iran, Islamic Republic of Iran, Persia

Encyclopedia: Persian, Indonesia