[shi-rahz] 
| a city in SW Iran. 373,000. |
| Shi·raz 1 (shē-räz') A city of southwest-central Iran south-southeast of Tehran. It has long been an important commercial center noted for its carpets and metalworks. The ruins of ancient Persepolis are nearby. Population: 1,230,000. |
| Shi·raz 2 (shē-räz') n. See Syrah. [Alteration of French syrah (influenced by Shiraz1, from the belief that it was brought to Europe from Iran during the Crusades).] |
| Sy·rah (sē-rä') n. In both senses also called Shiraz2.
[French syrah.] |