Persian riddles

The Persian term for riddle is chīstān (Persian: چیسْتان), literally 'what is it? ', a word that frequently occurs in the opening formulae of Persian riddles. However, the Arabic loan-word lughaz is also used.

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Persian riddles

The Persian term for riddle is chīstān (Persian: چیسْتان), literally 'what is it? ', a word that frequently occurs in the opening formulae of Persian riddles. However, the Arabic loan-word lughaz is also used.

Source: Wikipedia "Persian riddles" · CC BY-SA 4.0

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