"The Astronomer-Poet of Persia" (4)

I believe the answer is:

omar

(Other definitions for omar that I've seen before include "Old caliph" , "- Sharif, film actor" , "Arab" , "- - Sharif (films)" , "and 16 Down: Persian poet" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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