Semiramis

American  

[si-mir-uh-mis] / sɪˈmɪr ə mɪs /

noun

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

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Semiramis British  

/ sɛˈmɪrəmɪs /

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

Diana Chief Executive Officer Semiramis Paliou said the company was disappointed by Genco’s response but said Diana would welcome a dialogue about the acquisition offer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

Now in her 50s, the “Queen of Cairo” performs every Thursday at the five-star Cairo Semiramis.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2019

It was just after 3 a.m. at the cabaret in the luxury Semiramis Hotel when Dina glided onto the stage, glittering in the spotlight, as a 17-piece band struck up.

From New York Times • Jul. 8, 2018

In central Cairo on Wednesday, employees stood outside the destroyed entrance to the upscale Intercontinental Semiramis Hotel.

From Newsweek • Jan. 31, 2013

He wrote down everything on a skin and sent it to Semiramis.

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