word

iwan

ih-WAHN

ɪˈwɑːn

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Syllable breakdown

iwan

Dictionary meaning

A monumental vaulted hall or space, walled on three sides and open on one side with a large arched portal, common in Persian and Islamic architecture.

History and origin

Persian — 'aivan' (portico, hall).

Common mispronunciations

EYE-wahnIH-wan

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