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Periander

[ per-ee-an-der ]

/ ˌpɛr iˈæn dər /

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noun

died 585 b.c., tyrant of Corinth.

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Words nearby Periander

perh., perhaps, perhydrogenate, perhydrogenize, peri, Periander, perianth, periapical, periapsis, periapt, periarteritis

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How to use Periander in a sentence

Periander sees another within, bearing no more resemblance to me—yet as much—than does this, to Aurelian.'
Aurelian|William Ware
Periander made no reply but proceeded to bring a field of corn to a level by cutting off the tallest ears.
The Cult of Incompetence|Emile Faguet
Periander received his friend with a cordial welcome, and listened with wonder to the story of his escape.
The Student's Mythology|Catherine Ann White
Many years Arion stayed with Periander, who held him in high honor and loaded him with costly presents.
The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10)|Various

He sang the old song which he had sung in the Lesbian vineyards when Periander saw him first.
The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10)|Various