abkar

/æbˈkɑːr/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of time in the Persian calendar, equivalent to one-sixth of a day.

“The Persian festival will begin at dawn, marking the start of the abkar period.”

2. noun

A term used to describe the first sixth of the day in Persian culture.

“In the abkar time, people often take a break for a cup of tea and some conversation.”

Synonyms

  • dawn
  • morning

Antonyms

  • evening
  • night