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Farsi

noun
Far·si | \ˈfär-sē \

Definition of Farsi 

: persian sense 2b

First Known Use of Farsi

1878, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Farsi

Persian fārsī, from Fārs Persia

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Dictionary Entries near Farsi

farsakh

farse

farseeing

Farsi

far side

far-sight

farsighted

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