Isfahan

[ is-fuh-hahn ]

/ ˌɪs fəˈhɑn /

noun

a city in central Iran: the capital of Persia from the 16th into the 18th century.

Also Ispahan.

Example sentences from the Web for isfahan

Zealots on motorcycles are throwing acid at women whose veils are deemed too loose in the ancient city of Isfahan.

Acid Attacks on Women Spread Terror in Iran |IranWire |October 18, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
But the people of Isfahan are talking, and some are feeling decidedly anxious and worried.

Acid Attacks on Women Spread Terror in Iran |IranWire |October 18, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Pakzad is referring to the head of Ansar-e-Hezbollah in Isfahan, who denies having heard the news.

Acid Attacks on Women Spread Terror in Iran |IranWire |October 18, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Sara, 21 years old, lives in the historic Iranian city of Isfahan, close to Jolfa, the Christian quarter.

Acid Attacks on Women Spread Terror in Iran |IranWire |October 18, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

In general, Isfahan authorities have been unwilling to speak on the matter.

Acid Attacks on Women Spread Terror in Iran |IranWire |October 18, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
No quinces are so fine as those of Isfahan, and no melons have a more delicate flavor.

The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 3. (of 7): Media |George Rawlinson
A famine ensued in consequence of this, and the inhabitants of Isfahan were reduced to despair.

Ruins of Ancient Cities (Vol. I of II) |Charles Bucke
He then returned to Isfahan, where he made a stay of four months.

Secret Societies of the Middle Ages |Thomas Keightley
After a perilous journey they reached Isfahan, and received an honourable welcome from the prince.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 |Various
The Armenian merchants have, like the Europeans, their offices in Isfahan.

Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume I (of 2) |Isabella L. Bird

British Dictionary definitions for isfahan

Isfahan

Efahn

/ (ˌɪsfəˈhɑːn) /

noun

a city in central Iran: the second largest city in the country; capital of Persia in the 11th century and from 1598 to 1722. Pop: 1 547 000 (2005 est) Ancient name: Aspadana (ˌæspəˈdɑːnə)

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