shah

noun3

1. •
   A king of Persia or Iran.

   • We had a cordial welcome in Tehran from the shah and Empress Farah, a delightful banquet, and adequate time to discuss the Middle East and nuclear power affairs with the shah. — 2011
2. •
   A supreme ruler in some West Asian, Central Asian or South Asian nations.
3. •
   (historical) A Ukrainian monetary unit.