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Inside, one of my colleagues, a bearded intensivist named Shiraz Saleem, was treating a teen-age girl with diabetic ketoacidosis, a life-threatening complication of diabetes caused by a lack of insulin.—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025 These include: Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin: Made with Shiraz grapes, resulting in a rich, fruity, and slightly sweet gin.—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Whether bottled on its own or in a Rhone-style GSM blend with Grenache and Mourvèdre, Shiraz is far and away Australia’s most popular variety.—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025 Shout-out, as well, to the superb Shiraz Market in Longwood.—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Shiraz
Word History
Etymology
probably from French chiraz, alteration (influenced by Shiraz, city in Persia) of syrah, syrac Syrah
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