shah

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Noun shah has 1 sense

Shah, Shah of Iran - title for the former hereditary monarch of Iran
--₁ is a kind of sovereign, crowned head, monarch
--₁ has particulars:
Pahlavi, Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, Shah Palavi, Pahlevi, Mohammed Reza Pahlevi

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Term: Shah

Definition 1: Noun

A title of Persian origin used to refer to a king or ruler, especially in Iran.

Example sentence:

The Shah of Iran played a significant role in the country's political history.

Definition 2: Noun

Slang term used to describe a very skilled or dominant individual.

Example sentence:

John is the shah of chess - he never loses a match!