Persian Gulf

geographical name

arm of the Arabian Sea between southwestern Iran and Arabia

Note: In recent years the Persian Gulf has also been referred to as the Arabian Gulf.

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“Persian Gulf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Persian%20Gulf. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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