Persian

adj. of or pertaining to Persia; from Persia (former name of modern-day Iran)

n. resident or citizen of Persia; native of Persia

n. language of Persia, Persian language (also known as Farsi)

Persian may refer to several words relating to Persia (the Persian Empire, or modern-day Iran):Persian people, the ethnic group found mainly in Iran as well as in Afghanistan, Tajikstan and Western Pakistan.Persian languagePersian EmpirePersian GulfPersian (cat)Persian literaturePersian musicPersian artPersian architecturePersian alphabetPersian religions, historic religions originating from Persia
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Noun
1. a native or inhabitant of Iran; "the majority of Irani are Persian Shiite Muslims"
(synonym) Irani, Iranian
(hypernym) Asian, Asiatic
(hyponym) Farsi
(member-holonym) Iran, Islamic Republic of Iran, Persia
2. the language of Persia (Iran) in any of its ancient forms
(synonym) Farsi
(hypernym) Iranian, Iranian language
(class) Noruz, Nowruz, Nowrooz
Adjective
1. of or relating to Iran or its people or language or culture; "Iranian mountains"; "Iranian security police"
(synonym) Iranian

(n.)
The language spoken in Persia.
  

(n.)
See Persian columns, under Persian, a.
  

(n.)
A thin silk fabric, used formerly for linings.
  

(n.)
A native or inhabitant of Persia.
  

(a.)
Of or pertaining to Persia, to the Persians, or to their language.
  

Copper-eyed cameo Persian
Photo: Chanan Photography

Weight: 9-12 lbs.
Overview
The Persian is one of the most placid breeds. Gentle, quiet, and sweet-natured, Persians will not necessarily play with the kids, but neither will a houseful of children bother them--not much does! Just keep in mind that sticky-fingered kids can wreak havoc with the Persian's voluminous coat. These cats seem to be one of the least vocal breeds, although some owners describe their voices as melodious. The Persian--or Longhair, as the breed is known in the United Kingdom--is an extremely popular breed; three-quarters of all registered pedigreed cats are Persians.
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