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SAINT CYRIL
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• SAINT CYRIL (noun)
The noun SAINT CYRIL has 1 sense:
1. Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
Familiarity information: SAINT CYRIL used as a noun is very rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Hypernyms ("Saint Cyril" is a kind of...):
missionary (someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program)
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