the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The common title of honor in Persia, prefixed to the surname of an individual. When appended to the surname, it signifies Prince.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A Persian title.
Word Usage
"Rogers Park restaurant, her husband, Azim, works the kitchen, laboring over regional dishes such as mirza ghasemi, roasted eggplant stewed with tomato and garlic."