Pertaining to or originating in Persia.
Inhabitant of or native to Persia, now Iran, and referring to the culture and the language (see also Persian language). The Persians are descended from central Asians of S Russia (Aryans), who migrated south into the region about 2000 BC.
The language of Persia (Iran) in any of its ancient forms; Also called: Farsi.
eigener Name Irani, indoeurop. Volk auf dem Hochland von Iran; schiitische Moslems.
siehe persische Kunst.