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Ninus

American  
[nahy-nuhs] / ˈnaɪ nəs /

noun

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


Ninus British  
/ ˈnaɪnəs /

noun

  1. a king of Assyria and the legendary founder of Nineveh, husband of Semiramis

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Ninus Hopkins worked as a Solid Ground paratransit driver for more than three decades.

From Seattle Times Oct. 7, 2022

They agreed to meet at a well-known place, the Tomb of Ninus, under a tree there, a tall mulberry full of snow-white berries, near which a cool spring bubbled up.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

The narrowness of the passes which protect the entrance to Bactria compelled Ninus to divide his army.

From The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI) by Max Duncker

Strengthened by these means, Ninus turned his course to Media.

From The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI) by Max Duncker

With great magnanimity Ninus permitted him to retain the throne of Armenia; but he was to provide a contingent in war and contribute to the support of the army.

From The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI) by Max Duncker

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