'Persian' definitions:

Definition of 'Persian'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Of or relating to Iran or its people or language or culture; "Iranian mountains"; "Iranian security police" [syn: Iranian, Persian]
noun
A native or inhabitant of Iran; "the majority of Irani are Persian Shiite Muslims" [syn: Irani, Iranian, Persian]
noun
The language of Persia (Iran) in any of its ancient forms [syn: Persian, Farsi]

Definition of 'Persian'

From: GCIDE

Definition of 'Persian'

From: GCIDE
  • Persian \Per"sian\, n.
  • 1. A native or inhabitant of Persia. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. The language spoken in Persia. Ancient Persian of the 3rd to 10th centuries is also called Pahlavi, and modern Persian is also called Farsi. [1913 Webster + PJC]
  • 3. A thin silk fabric, used formerly for linings. --Beck. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. pl. (Arch.) See Persian columns, under Persian, a. [1913 Webster]