Shi·raz 1 (sh -räz ) A city of southwest-central Iran south-southeast of Tehran. It has long been an important commercial center noted for its carpets and metalworks. The ruins of ancient Persepolis are nearby. Population: 1,230,000. |
| Shi·raz 2 (sh-räz) n. See Syrah. [Alteration of French syrah (influenced by Shiraz1, from the belief that it was brought to Europe from Iran during the Crusades).] |
Shiraz1
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(Placename) a city in SW Iran, at an altitude of 1585 m (5200 ft.): an important Muslim cultural centre in the 14th century; university (1948); noted for fine carpets. Pop.: 1 053 025 (1996)
Shiraz2
n
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Brewing) the name used in Australia for the Syrah grape and wines
[from Shiraz1, where the wine supposedly originated]
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| Noun | 1. |  Shiraz - a city in central southwestern Iran; ruins of ancient Persepolis are nearbyIran, Islamic Republic of Iran, Persia - a theocratic Islamic republic in the Middle East in western Asia; Iran was the core of the ancient empire that was known as Persia until 1935; rich in oil |
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