Ninus

[ nahy-nuhs ]

noun

1. the legendary husband of Semiramis and founder of Nineveh.

Ninus

/ ˈnaɪnəs /

noun

1. NinusMAssyrianPOLITICS: hereditary rulerMISC: legendary founder of Nineveh NinusMAssyrianPOLITICS: hereditary rulerMISC: legendary founder of Nineveh a king of Assyria and the legendary founder of Nineveh, husband of Semiramis

Example Sentences

The city was defended with such obstinate bravery that Ninus at last resolved to retreat.

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Not satisfied with the vast empire left by Ninus, she enlarged it by successive conquests.

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Ninus laughed, and swore I hewed at him like a wood-cutter at a broad-leafed oak in the northern hills.

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Ninus stood unmoved, though for an instant the wrinkles seemed less furrowed on his brow.

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He had long dreaded the return of Ninus as a check to his own power over the populace and paramount influence with the queen.

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