1. [n]  the language of Persia (Iran) in any of its ancient forms
2. [n]  a native or inhabitant of Iran
3. [adj]  of or relating to Iran or its people or language or culture; "Iranian mountains"; "Iranian security police"

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1. \Per"sian\, a. [From Persia: cf. It. Persiano. Cf.
   {Parsee}, {Peach}, {Persic}.]
   Of or pertaining to Persia, to the Persians, or to their
   language.
   {Persian berry}, the fruit of {Rhamnus infectorius}, a kind
      of buckthorn, used for dyeing yellow, and imported chiefly
      from Trebizond.
   {Persian cat}. (Zo["o]l.) Same as {Angora cat}, under
      {Angora}.
   {Persian columns} (Arch.), columns of which the shaft
      represents a Persian slave; -- called also {Persians}. See
      {Atlantes}.
   {Persian drill} (Mech.), a drill which is turned by pushing a
      nut back and forth along a spirally grooved drill holder.
   {Persian fire} (Med.), malignant pustule.
   {Persian powder}. See {Insect powder}, under {Insect}.
   {Persian red}. See {Indian red}
   (a), under {Indian}.
   {Persian wheel}, a noria; a tympanum. See {Noria}.
   

2. \Per"sian\, n.
   1. A native or inhabitant of Persia.
   2. The language spoken in Persia.
   3. A thin silk fabric, used formerly for linings. --Beck.
   4. pl. (Arch.) See {Persian columns}, under {Persian}, a.