Persianate

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Based on, or strongly influenced by, the Persian language or culture.

Etymology

From Persian + -ate (adjective-forming suffix); attributed to Marshall Hodgson.

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