Persepolis Definition & Meaning

persepolis
noun
  1. an ancient city that was the capital of the ancient Persian Empire; now in ruins

"Persepolis" in song lyrics

See how persepolis is used in real songs:

  • "palace 20of 20xerxes 20at 20persepolis"
    AOL — AOL
  • "xerxespalace 20of 20xerxes 20at 20persepolis"
    AOL — AOL

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