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Definition of Persian gulf
1. Noun. A shallow arm of the Arabian Sea between Iran and the Arabian peninsula; the Persian Gulf oil fields are among the most productive in the world.
Exact synonyms: Arabian Gulf
Terms within: Bahrain, Bahrain Island, Bahrein, Bahrein Island
Group relationships: Arabian Sea
Generic synonyms: Gulf
Terms within: Bahrain, Bahrain Island, Bahrein, Bahrein Island
Group relationships: Arabian Sea
Generic synonyms: Gulf
Definition of Persian gulf
1. Proper noun. A gulf between modern day Iran and the Arabian Peninsula; known as '''The Persian Gulf'''. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com