simurgh

pronunciation

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Word Origin

simurgh (n.)
monstrous bird, rational and ancient, in Persian mythology, 1786, from Persian simurgh, from Pahlavi sin "eagle" + murgh "bird." Compare Avestan saeno merego "eagle," Sanskrit syenah "eagle," Armenian cin "kite." Probably identical with the roc (q.v.).

Example

1. The simurgh would not listen to his plea .

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