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Shiraz
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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
n
(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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Noun1.Shiraz - a city in central southwestern IranShiraz - a city in central southwestern Iran; ruins of ancient Persepolis are nearby
Iran, 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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