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Syrʹia

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says Richardson, derives its name from Suri (a delicate rose); hence Suristan (the land of roses). The Jews called Syria Aram.

 

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Entry taken from Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.

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Syllogism
Sylphs
Sylvam Lignum Ferre (In)
Sylvester (St.)
Sylvius Bonus
Symbol
Symbols of Saints
Symbolism of Colours
Symbolism of Metals and Gems
Syrens of the Ditch
Syria
Syrtis
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Syria