"pyree" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pyrees [plural]
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  1. (obsolete, rare) An ancient Persian temple devoted to fire. Tags: obsolete, rare Translations (Translations): pyrée [masculine] (French), pireo [masculine] (Italian)

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