Persian

a.	1.	Of or pertaining to Persia, to the Persians, or to their language. Persian berry the fruit of Rhamnus infectorius, a kind of buckthorn, used for dyeing yellow, and imported chiefly from Trebizond. Persian cat (Zool.) Same as Angora cat, under Angora. Persian columns (Arch.) columns of which the shaft represents a Persian slave; - called also Persians. See Atlantes. Persian drill (Mech.) a drill which is turned by pushing a nut back and forth along a spirally grooved drill holder. Persian fire (Med.) malignant pustule. Persian powder See Insect powder, under Insect. Persian red a - See Indian red (a), under Indian. Persian wheel a noria; a tympanum. See Noria.
n.	1.	A native or inhabitant of Persia.
	2.	The language spoken in Persia.
	3.	A thin silk fabric, used formerly for linings.
	4.	(Arch.) See Persian columns, under Persian, a.

Noun	1.	Persian - a native or inhabitant of Iran; "the majority of Irani are Persian Shiite Muslims" Synonyms: Irani, Iranian
	2.	Persian - the language of Persia (Iran) in any of its ancient forms Synonyms: Farsi
Adj.	1.	Persian - of or relating to Iran or its people or language or culture; "Iranian mountains"; "Iranian security police" Synonyms: Iranian

Iranian

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