Persian · Nature & Environment
kavir
Desert
The desert — central Iran's starlit salt plains.
شبهای کویر بینظیرند.
Desert nights are matchless.
The word 'کویر' (kavir) comes from Middle Persian 'kābir,' meaning 'desert,' a term reflecting the arid landscapes of Iran.
'کویر' (kavir) is predominantly used in written contexts when discussing geographical aspects of deserts, but may also appear in spoken discourse.