Khorasan

geographical name

Khor·​a·​san ˌkȯr-ə-ˈsän How to pronounce Khorasan (audio)
ˌḵȯr-
variants or Khurasan
ˌku̇r-ə-ˈsän How to pronounce Khorasan (audio)
ˌḵu̇r-
region of northeastern Iran; chief city Mashhad

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“Khorasan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Khorasan. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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