مهره

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Persian

Etymology

From Middle Persian mwhlk' (muhrag, “bead, vertebra, piece (in backgammon, etc.)”). Compare Parthian mwhrg (muhrag).

Pronunciation

• (Classical Persian, Dari) IPA^(key): /mʊhˈɾæ/
• (Iranian Persian) IPA^(key): [mohˈɾe]

Noun

مهره • (mohre) (plural مهره‌ها‎ (mohre-hâ))

1. bead
2. vertebra
3. (board games) piece

Derived terms

• مهره‌دار‎ (mohre-dâr)

Related terms

• مهر‎ (mohr)