Syracuse Definition & Meaning
syracuse
- noun
- a city in central New York
- a city in southeastern Sicily that was founded by Corinthians in the 8th century BC
- the Roman siege of Syracuse (214-212 BC) was eventually won by the Romans who sacked the city (killing Archimedes)
- the Athenian siege of Syracuse (415-413 BC) was eventually won by Syracuse
"Syracuse" in song lyrics
See how syracuse is used in real songs:
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"Orange uniform like your playin with Syracuse"
DJ Premier f/ Nick Javas — Not a Game -
"Like Buffalo and Syracuse"
Mexicano777 f/ B.A., Tonedeff — Bums in the Alley -
"syracuse 1966"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with syracuse
Usage tips for "syracuse"
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