Semiramis

[ si-mir-uh-mis ]

/ sɪˈmɪr ə mɪs /

noun

a legendary Assyrian queen, the wife of Ninus and founder of Babylon, noted for her wisdom and beauty.

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One, called the Qasr al-Nile bridge, runs past the high-rise Semiramis Hotel directly into the square.
Egypt’s Military Is Waiting for the Worst|Christopher Dickey, Mike Giglio|July 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Below are a series of tweets reflecting escalating panic from the staff of the Semiramis InterContinental Hotel.
Further Chaos in Egypt: Tweets Describe a Cairo Hotel's Terrifying Ordeal|Justin Green|January 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He threatens to kill the young favorite; but Semiramis has resumed her ostentatious manner and music, and will not heed his words.
Stars of the Opera|Mabel Wagnalls
Ninus, the supposed founder of Nineveh, was the husband of Semiramis.
Chaucer's Works, Volume 3 (of 7)|Geoffrey Chaucer

She wished to follow in the steps of Semiramis and Netocris, whose ancient country bordered on her own.
Women of History|Anonymous
This is proved by the fact that even to-day the city is called “Sham-iram-agerd” by the Armenians, meaning the city of Semiramis.
Armenian Legends and Festivals|Louis A. Boettiger
They entered the Senate, deliberated there, and governed the empire effectively, dreaming of Semiramis and Nitocris.
English Conferences of Ernest Renan|Ernest Renan

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Semiramis

/ (sɛˈmɪrəmɪs) /

noun

the legendary founder of Babylon and wife of Ninus, king of Assyria, which she ruled with great skill after his death

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