simurgh
English
Sassanid silver plate of a simurgh (Sēnmurw), 7th or 8th century CE
Alternative forms
- simorg, simorgh, simurg
- Senmurv, Senmurw (Middle Persian)
Etymology
From Persian سیمرغ (simorğ).
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /sɪˈmʊəɡ/
- (General American) IPA(key): /siˈmʊ(ə)ɹɡ/, /ˈsimʊ(ə)ɹɡ/
- Rhymes: -ʊə(ɹ)ɡ
Noun
simurgh (plural simurghs)
- (Iranian mythology) A gigantic winged benevolent creature.
Translations
a mythological bird
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