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• Per·sian cat — /ˈpɚzən , Brit ˈpəːʃən / noun, pl ⋯ cats [count] : a type of cat that has a round head and long, soft fur …   Useful english dictionary

• per — per·acetic; per·acid; per·act; per·acute; per·alkaline; per·aluminous; per·am·bu·lant; per·am·bu·late; per·am·bu·la·tion; per·am·bu·la·tor; per·am·bu·la·to·ry; per·a·na·kan; per·bend; per·borate; per·bromide; Per·bu·nan; per·ca; per·cale;… …   English syllables

• Dor|per — «DR puhr», noun. any one of a breed of mutton sheep raised in South Africa. ╂[< Dor(set)2 + Per(sian)] …   Useful english dictionary

• persian — per·sian …   English syllables

• Persian carpet — Per′sian car′pet n. tex a handwoven carpet or rug produced in Iran and characteristically having a tight, velvety pile and intricate designs of flowers, leaves, animals, etc., in rich, harmonious colors Also called Per′sian rug′. • Etymology:… …   From formal English to slang

• Persian — Per|sian1 [ pɜrʒzn ] adjective 1. ) someone who was Persian came from the ancient country of Persia a ) relating to ancient Persia, or its language or culture 2. ) someone who is Persian comes from the modern country of Iran. The usual word is… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• persianized — per·sian·ized …   English syllables

• Persian — Per•sian [[t]ˈpɜr ʒən, ʃən[/t]] adj. 1) peo of or pertaining to ancient, medieval, or modern Persia, its people, or their language 2) peo a native, inhabitant, or citizen of Persia 3) peo an Iranian language, the principal language of Iran and… …   From formal English to slang

• Persian cat — Per′sian cat′ n. dch one of a breed of longhaired domestic cats with a short, stocky body and a broad, round head • Etymology: 1815–25 …   From formal English to slang

• Persian Empire — Per′sian Em′pire n. anh geg Persia 1) …   From formal English to slang