zurkhaneh

English

Alternative forms

• zorkhaneh, zoorkhaneh, zourkhaneh

Etymology

From Iranian Persian زورخانه (zurxâne, literally “house of strength”) (Classical: زورخانه (zōrxāna)).

Noun

zurkhaneh (plural zurkhanehs)

1. A traditional Iranian gymnasium where varzash-e bastani ("the ancient sports") is practiced

Translations

traditional Iranian gymnasium

• Persian: زورخانه (fa) (zurxâne)

See also

• Zurkhaneh on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Pahlevani and zoorkhaneh rituals on Wikipedia.Wikipedia