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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

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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.
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