simurgh
noun
si·murgh
variants or simurg or less commonly simorg or simorgh
sēˈmu̇(ə)rg,
ˈ⸗ˌ⸗
-mȯ(ə)rg
plural -s
: a huge ancient bird of Persian legend credited with possessing great wisdom compare roc
Word History
Etymology
Persian sīmurgh, from Middle Persian sēnmurv; akin to Avestan mərəghō saēnō, from mərəgha- bird + saēna- eagle