Persian · Nature & Environment
کویر
kavir
Desert
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The desert — central Iran's starlit salt plains.
Example
شبهای کویر بینظیرند.
Desert nights are matchless.
Etymology
The word 'کویر' (kavir) comes from Middle Persian 'kābir,' meaning 'desert,' a term reflecting the arid landscapes of Iran.
How & Where It’s Used
'کویر' (kavir) is predominantly used in written contexts when discussing geographical aspects of deserts, but may also appear in spoken discourse.