Gondishapur

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A form of Gundeshapur — An ancient city in the Sasanian Empire, located in modern-day Khuzestan Province, Iran. It was founded by Shapur I and is known for its famous academy.

OriginIranian Persian گُنْدیشاپور ← Classical Persian گُنْدیشَاپُور →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of Gundeshapur

Origin

  1. Classical Persianگُنْدیشَاپُور
  2. Iranian Persianگُنْدیشاپور
  3. EnglishGondishapur

Borrowed from Iranian Persian گُنْدیشاپور (gondi-šâpur), from Classical Persian گُنْدیشَاپُور (gundē-šāpūr).

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Gondishapur. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Gondishapur

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