simurgh
pronunciation
How to pronounce simurgh in British English: UK ['saɪmɜ:g]
How to pronounce simurgh in American English: US ['saɪmɜg]
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 .