Rasht

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Rasht

Etymology

From Persian (Rašt), of uncertain origin. Sometimes connected to (reštan, “to spin, to weave”) or its homonym (raštan, “to dye”), q.v., both with reference to the city's textile industry.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ɾæʃt/
Rhymes: -æʃt

Proper noun

Rasht

A city in Iran, the seat of Rasht County's Central District and the capital of Gilan Province, located on the southwestern shore of the Caspian Sea.
A county of Iran, around the city.

Translations

French: Racht (fr) f
Persian: رشت (fa) (Rašt)
Turkish: Reşt