siris

[ suh-rees ]

noun

1. lebbek ( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of siris¹

1870–75; < Hindi siris, siras; compare Sanskrit śirīṣa

Example Sentences

Near it flows the Takazz, the ancient Siris, with its poisonous waters bordered by majestic trees.

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The two armies met at length on the banks of the river Siris, where Rome fought its first great battle with a foreign foe.

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It foretold to them the rising of the Nile, which they called Siris, and admonished them when to sow.

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Editions of Siris followed each other in rapid succession, and it was translated into French and German.

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The results of his investigations were published in the 'Querist' and in 'Siris.'

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