Darius

biographical name

Da·​ri·​us də-ˈrī-əs How to pronounce Darius (audio)
name of 3 kings of Persia: especially I 550–486 b.c. (reigned 522–486) Darius Hystaspes hi-ˈsta-spəs How to pronounce Darius (audio) ; the Great

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“Darius.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Darius. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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