Semiramis

[ si-mir-uh-mis ]

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

/ (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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