Cyril

[ sir-uhl ]

noun

1. Saint Apostle of the Slavs, a.d. 827–869, Greek missionary to the Moravians.
2. a male given name.

Cyril

/ ˈsɪrəl /

noun

1. Cyril, Saint?827869MGreekRELIGION: theologianRELIGION: missionaryTECHNOLOGY: inventorRELIGION: saint Saint. ?827–869 ad , Greek Christian theologian, missionary to the Moravians and inventor of the Cyrillic alphabet; he and his brother Saint Methodius were called the Apostles of the Slavs. Feast day: Feb 14 or May 11

Example Sentences

While the hat is the kind Uncle Jolly used to wear, it also covers up Cyril's ever expanding bald spot.

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I have been in his room less than three minutes when Cyril commences what will be a two-hour-long history lesson.

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Cyril folds his hands into tight, hard knots and beats them quietly against his knees.

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Charles played saxophone, and Cyril, the youngest, played congas and sang like no tomorrow.

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Bildhauer describes a new translation by Cyril Edwards as the most faithful to date.

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Methodius and Cyril, who were sent missionaries to the Sclavonians in the ninth century.

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While he was scrambling with difficulty up the tall fir, Cyril stayed at the foot, and Kennedy determined to call him.

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The sound of a voice in that quiet place, out of earshot of his friends, startled Cyril, and he turned hastily round.

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"Its a splended get up" said Cyril, eyeing the villain admiringly.

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"In court" responded Cyril absently gazing at the mutton chops.

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