persis
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It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.
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Definition of persis
3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
name
- (historical)A region of ancient Iran in its southwest; modern Fars province.
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name
- (historical)A region of ancient Iran in its southwest; modern Fars province.
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An early Christian, mentioned in the epistle to the Romans.
“Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.”
- A female given name from Ancient Greek, in occasional use since the 16th century.
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Etymology
From Latin Persis, from Ancient Greek Περσίς (Persís). Doublet of Fars.
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