Recent Examples on the WebThe use of Australian wine barrels for maturation, such as Shiraz, Pinot Noir, and other varietals, has become a distinctive feature, adding unique flavor profiles to the whisky.—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024 Tappa Pass Shiraz hails from the Barossa Valley and has aromas of freshly ground white pepper, purple flowers, and black plum.—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2024 Moshiri was born in 1963 in Shiraz, Iran, to a family that owned cinemas.—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 19 July 2024 Flights were suspended in Isfahan and the Iranian cities of Tehran and Shiraz as well as airports across the country’s western borders, but those restrictions were soon eased.—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Shiraz
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Word History
Etymology
probably from French chiraz, alteration (influenced by Shiraz, city in Persia) of syrah, syrac Syrah
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