Farsi

noun

Far·​si ˈfär-sē How to pronounce Farsi (audio)

Examples of Farsi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But Rankin did make a fascinating video short in 2008, a self-portrait that also presented a Winnipeg where everybody spoke Farsi. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 23 May 2024 For Rakhimov — a Manchester Community College graduate who speaks five languages including Farsi, Uzbek, Russian, Turkish, and English — Tuesday’s ribbon cutting was the realization of years of hard work and determination. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2024 Just a few weeks ago, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard’s naval commander insisted that every ship passing through the region seek permission for its route by speaking in Farsi or face attack. Jamsheed K. Choksy, Foreign Affairs, 20 July 2023 Many of the weavers are women, with the skills needed for the Farsi weaving style passed down from generation to generation, using materials like vine leaves and the skins of pomegranate fruit and walnuts to make the dyes for their threads. Mehdi Fattahi, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for Farsi 

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Word History

Etymology

Persian fārsī, from Fārs Persia

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Farsi was in 1878

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Cite this Entry

“Farsi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Farsi. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

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Farsi

noun
Far·​si ˈfär-sē How to pronounce Farsi (audio)
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