IRAN

Iran, Islamic Republic of Iran, Persia

(noun) a theocratic Islamic republic in the Middle East in western Asia; Iran was the core of the ancient empire that was known as Persia until 1935; rich in oil

Source: WordNet® 3.1


I`ran" (e`rän"), n. Etym: [Mod. Persian Iran. Cf. Aryan.]

Definition: The native name of Persia.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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DOUBLETREE

(noun) a crossbar on a wagon or carriage to which two whiffletrees are attached in order to harness two horses abreast


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