Simurgh Definition

sĭ-mûrg
noun
A winged creature of Iranian mythology in the form of a gigantic bird, sometimes with a dog's face and a lion's claws, depicted as a benevolent being using its wisdom and magical powers to provide help.
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Origin of Simurgh

  • Persian sīmorġ from Middle Persian sēn murw from Avestan saēna- mərəɤa- saēna- a kind of raptor (probably an eagle or falcon) Sanskrit śyenaḥ eagle, falcon mərəga- bird Sanskrit mṛga- deer (from Proto-Indo-Iranian mr̥ga- animal)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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