zurkhaneh

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Etymology

From Iranian Persian زورخانه (zurxâne, literally “house of strength”) (Classical: زورخانه (zōrxāna)).

Noun

zurkhaneh (plural zurkhanehs)

  1. A traditional Iranian gymnasium where varzash-e bastani ("the ancient sports") is practiced

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