Shiraz

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A city in southern Iran known for its gardens, poetry, and nearby ancient ruins

proper noun
/ʃɪˈrɑːz/

: Shiraz

In search of rare treasure, The Persian Prince came to the bazaars of Shiraz.
city of Shiraz
Shiraz, Iran

Examples

Astronomical research centers sprang up over the centuries at Shiraz, Cairo, Samarkand, and elsewhere.

Academic text (1995)
Shiraz, the most elegant and sophisticated city in Iran, was balm to my tired soul.

Academic text (2002)
No two days were alike in Shiraz.

Fiction book (2000)
Nowadays, this province in Iran is called Pars, with its capital city of Shiraz located near ancient Persepolis.

Academic text (2007)
From Kerman, we drove seven hours to Shiraz at high speed in Ali's Iranian Peugeot.

Academic text (2002)
From Shiraz, we flew to Bandar Abbas, Iran's principal port and naval base.

Academic text (2002)
Back in Shiraz, I successfully penetrated the Madraseh-ye Khan, a serene seventeenth-century

Academic text (2002)
The ancient city of Shiraz is famous for its beautiful gardens and historical sites.
Many tourists visit Shiraz to explore the nearby ruins of Persepolis.
The university in Shiraz is known for its vibrant cultural programs and rich history.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Shiraz is the Persian name of a city in south-central Iran with a long history. So when you hear Shiraz, think of a place of famous poets, beautiful gardens, and the nearby ruins of Persepolis.