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Shiraz

noun Shi·raz \ shi-ˈräz \

Definition of Shiraz

: syrah

Origin and Etymology of shiraz

probably from French chiraz, alteration (influenced by Shiraz, city in Persia) of syrah, syrac Syrah

Shiraz

geographical name Shi·raz \ shi-ˈräz , -ˈraz \

Definition of Shiraz

city in southwest central Iran in the southern Zagros Mountains population 1,460,665

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