شاهین

Persian

noun
Definitions
  • falcon, especially the Barbary falcon
  • pointer of a scale

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Persian *šāhēn (majestic, kingly).

Origin

Middle Persian

*šāhēn

Gloss

majestic, kingly

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