a. [ L. Persicus. Cf. Persian. ] Of or relating to Persia. -- n. The Persian language. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ NL., from LL. persicarius a peach tree. See Peach. ] (Bot.) See Lady's thumb. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. same as Persicot. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

n. [ F. See Peach. ] A cordial made of the kernels of apricots, nectarines, etc., with refined spirit. [ 1913 Webster ]