Salmanazar
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Salmanazar
First recorded in 1930–35; variant of Shalmaneser, name of biblical king (2 Kings 18:9)
Example Sentences
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He ticked the sizes off in increasing grades of rarity: the Salmanazar, nine liters; the Nebuchadnezzar, 15 liters, equivalent to 20 standard bottles.
From New York Times ● Jun. 30, 2017
He collected all his strength, drew a long breath, sighed feebly, and said: "Well, I have decided, Salmanazar; give me the remedy which will make my days long upon the earth."
From The Thousand and One Days A Companion to the 'Arabian Nights' by Pardoe, Julia
"Send away those men," said Salmanazar to the sick man.
From The Thousand and One Days A Companion to the 'Arabian Nights' by Pardoe, Julia
Eggadi gave some orders to the slave in a language unknown to Salmanazar, and he disappeared.
From The Thousand and One Days A Companion to the 'Arabian Nights' by Pardoe, Julia
"It would be a much better thing for thyself," chuckled Salmanazar.
From The Thousand and One Days A Companion to the 'Arabian Nights' by Pardoe, Julia
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