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Xerxes
ZURK-seez
Xerxes (name) means the name of several ancient Persian kings, most famously Xerxes I, who led an invasion of Greece. Example: “Xerxes I invaded Greece in 480 BC.”
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The name of several ancient Persian kings, most famously Xerxes I, who led an invasion of Greece.
"Xerxes I invaded Greece in 480 BC."
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Etymology
This name came into English via Ancient Greek Ξέρξης (Xérxēs), from Old Persian ??????? (x-š-y-a-r-š-a /Xšayāršā/, “ruler among kings”). It is a doublet of Ahasuerus.
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What does “Xerxes” mean?
The word “Xerxes” means the name of several ancient Persian kings, most famously Xerxes I, who led an invasion of Greece.
How do you pronounce “Xerxes”?
“Xerxes” is pronounced ZURK-seez (/ˈzɝksiːz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Xerxes” in a sentence?
Here is “Xerxes” used in a sentence: “Xerxes I invaded Greece in 480 BC.”
What part of speech is “Xerxes”?
“Xerxes” is a name.
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