Shiraz
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Shi·raz 1
(shē-räz′) A city of southwest-central Iran south of Tehran. It has long been an important commercial center noted for its carpets and metalworks. The ruins of ancient Persepolis are nearby.
Shi·raz 2
(shē-räz′)n.
1. The Syrah grape, especially when grown in Australia.
2. A red wine made from this grape.
[Alteration of French syrah (influenced by Shiraz1, from the belief that it was brought to Europe from Iran during the Crusades).]
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Shiraz
(ʃɪəˈrɑːz)n
(Placename) 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)
Shiraz
(ʃɪəˈrɑːz)n
(Brewing) the name used in Australia for the Syrah grape and wines
[from Shiraz1, where the wine supposedly originated]
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Shi•raz
(ʃɪˈrɑz)n.
a city in SW Iran. 1,042,801.
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Noun | 1. | Shiraz - a city in central southwestern Iran; ruins of ancient Persepolis are nearby Iran, Islamic Republic of Iran, Persia - a theocratic Islamic republic in the Middle East in western Asia; Iran was the core of the ancient empire that was known as Persia until 1935; rich in oil |
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