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Cyrus¹ Definition

Cy·rus (sī′rəs)

noun

a masculine name: dim. Cy

Etymology: L < Gr Kyros < OPers Kūrush

Cyrus² Definition

Cy·rus (sī′rəs)

  1. 424?-401 ; Pers. prince: called the Younger

  2. died 529? ; king of the Medes & Persians: founder of the Persian Empire: called the Great

Cyrus Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

chestnut: Quot you can better job by pianists cyrus chestnut.

Noun used with modifier

pianist: Quot you can better job by pianists cyrus chestnut.

Browse dictionary entries near Cyrus

  1. ‹ Cyrillic
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  7. ‹ cypsela
  8. ‹ Cyprus
  9. ‹ cypripedium
  10. ‹ Cypriot
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