simurgh

noun

si·​murgh

variants or simurg

sēˈmu̇(ə)rg,

ˈ⸗ˌ⸗

or less commonly simorg or simorgh

-mȯ(ə)rg

plural -s

: a huge ancient bird of Persian legend credited with possessing great wisdom compare roc

Word History

Etymology

Persian sīmurgh, from Middle Persian sēnmurv; akin to Avestan mərəghō saēnō, from mərəgha- bird + saēna- eagle

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