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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A region of ancient Iran in its southwest; modern Fars province. historical
2. 2
   An early Christian, mentioned in the epistle to the Romans.

   "Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord."

3. 3
   A female given name from Ancient Greek, in occasional use since the 16th century.

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parspersiapersia

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"Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin Persis, from Ancient Greek Περσίς (Persís). Doublet of Fars.

Etymology 2

Ancient Greek Περσίς (Persís, “a Persian woman”).

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