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peacock throne
CIDE DICTIONARY
peacock throne,
- A famous throne formerly of the kings of Delhi, India, but since 1739, when it was carried off by
Nadir Shah , held by the shahs ofPersia (now Iran); -- so called from its bearing a fully expanded peacock's tail done in gems. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] - The office or position of the Shah of Iran; as, to ascend the Peacock Throne. [PJC]
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