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Examples of Shiraz in a Sentence
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Word History
probably from French chiraz, alteration (influenced by Shiraz, city in Persia) of syrah, syrac Syrah
1927, in the meaning defined above
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“Shiraz.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Shiraz. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Geographical Definition
Shiraz
geographical name
More from Merriam-Webster on Shiraz
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about Shiraz
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