Shi·raz | \ shi-ˈräz 
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\Definition of Shiraz
(Entry 1 of 2)
: syrah
Shiraz
geographical nameShi·raz | \ shi-ˈräz , -ˈraz \
, -ˈraz \Definition of Shiraz (Entry 2 of 2)
city in southwest central Iran in the southern Zagros Mountains population 1,460,665
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