The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam of Naishapur Glossary

The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam of Naishapur Glossary

Sultan

A ruler of a muslim country or sovereign.

Suspire

To breathe.

Bough

A branch of a tree.

Nightingale

A bird that produces melodious, beautiful sounds at night.

Pomp

A ceremonious occasion.

Hycanith

A type of flower, with an abundance of petals.

Saki

A monkey found in tropical areas.

Impotent

Completing an action in a manner that is lacking power or without vigor.

Porter

A person whose sole job is to carry the luggage and objects of others to a designated spot.

Herbage

Plants and vegetation of a field.

Repentance

The quality of repenting or expressing regret and sorrow for one's actions.

Vintner

A person who sells wine.

Rage

Immense, fierce anger.

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