Synonyms for shiraz

Grammar : Noun

Spell : shi-rahz

Phonetic Transcription : ʃɪˈrɑz

Définition of shiraz

Origin : wine made in the district of Shiraz, city in Persia, 1630s. As the name for a red wine made from a type of grape grown in the Rhône valley of France, it is recorded from 1908, from French syrah, the name apparently altered in English on mistaken notion that the grape was brought to Europe from the Middle East by Crusaders. The place name is said to be from Elamite sher "good" + raz "grape."

As in red wine : noun wine from dark-colored grapes

Example sentences :

I may also just add, that we have finally arranged with our new schoolmaster from Shiraz.
Extract from : « Journal of a Residence at Bagdad » by Anthony Groves

Born in the canton of Baida in the province of Shiraz, he grew up at Wasit.
Extract from : « Mystics and Saints of Islam » by Claud Field

Shiraz displayed his teeth more plainly than ever in a sly smile.
Extract from : « The Old Tobacco Shop » by William Bowen

"I'll do it," said Aunt Amanda, looking at Shiraz, whose eyes were still on her.
Extract from : « The Old Tobacco Shop » by William Bowen

But Shiraz the Persian told us he would disenchant us, and he did.
Extract from : « The Old Tobacco Shop » by William Bowen

In this manner he went to all his friends in trade in Shiraz.
Extract from : « Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers » by Various

What avails it me, that all the roses of Shiraz glow and waft incense for me?
Extract from : « The Essays of "George Eliot" » by George Eliot

When he had spoken, the King made a point of his eyebrows, and exclaimed, 'Shiraz?
Extract from : « The Shaving of Shagpat, Complete » by George Meredith

In the air was the odor of spices, the scent of the wines of Shiraz.
Extract from : « Historia Amoris: A History of Love, Ancient and Modern » by Edgar Saltus

What does it avail me that all the roses of Shiraz so tenderly glow and bloom for me?
Extract from : « The Prose Writings of Heinrich Heine » by Heinrich Heine

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