jinnestan

/ˈdʒɪnɪˌstæn/

Definitions

1. proper noun

The name given to Persia (modern-day Iran) by some European scholars in the Middle Ages.

“The medieval scholar referred to Persia as Jinnestan in his historical accounts.”

Synonyms

  • Iran
  • Persia

Antonyms

  • Arabia
  • Mesopotamia