siris
[ suh-rees ]
noun
Origin of siris
11870–75; <Hindi siris,siras; compare Sanskrit śirīṣa
Words Nearby siris
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How to use siris in a sentence
Near it flows the Takazz, the ancient siris, with its poisonous waters bordered by majestic trees.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers | Jules VerneThe two armies met at length on the banks of the river siris, where Rome fought its first great battle with a foreign foe.
Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) | Charles MorrisIt foretold to them the rising of the Nile, which they called siris, and admonished them when to sow.
The Wonder Island Boys: The Tribesmen | Roger FinlayEditions of siris followed each other in rapid succession, and it was translated into French and German.
The Age of Pope | John DennisThe results of his investigations were published in the 'Querist' and in 'siris.'
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