Reference meaning
Persis
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A region of ancient Iran in its southwest; modern Fars province.
Other meanings
2. proper noun
An early Christian, mentioned in the epistle to the Romans.
3. proper noun
A female given name from Ancient Greek, in occasional use since the 16th century.
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