{Persian berry}, the fruit of {Rhamnus infectorius}, a kind
of buckthorn, used for dyeing yellow, and imported chiefly
from Trebizond.
{Persian cat}. (Zo["o]l.) Same as {Angora cat}, under
{Angora}.
{Persian columns} (Arch.), columns of which the shaft
represents a Persian slave; -- called also {Persians}. See
{Atlantes}.
{Persian drill} (Mech.), a drill which is turned by pushing a
nut back and forth along a spirally grooved drill holder.
{Persian fire} (Med.), malignant pustule.
{Persian powder}. See {Insect powder}, under {Insect}.
{Persian red}. See {Indian red}
(a), under {Indian}.
{Persian wheel}, a noria; a tympanum. See {Noria}.
2. The language spoken in Persia.
3. A thin silk fabric, used formerly for linings. --Beck.
4. pl. (Arch.) See {Persian columns}, under {Persian}, a.