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Country in West Asia
Syria, officially the Syrian Arab Republic, is a country in West Asia located in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Levant. It borders the Mediterranean
Syria
Majority inhabitants of Syria
Syrians (Arabic: سوريون; Syriac: ܣܘܪܝܝܢ), are the majority inhabitants of Syria, indigenous to the Levant, most of whom have Arabic, especially its Levantine
Syrians
2011–2024 armed conflict in Syria
The Syrian civil war was an armed conflict that began with the Syrian revolution in March 2011, when popular discontent with the Ba'athist regime ruled
Syrian_civil_war
Syrian state from 1963 to 2024
Ba'athist Syria, officially the Syrian Arab Republic (SAR), was the Syrian state between 1963 and 2024 under the one-party rule of the Syrian regional
Ba'athist_Syria
Major earthquakes in the Turkey–Syria border region
earthquake struck southern and central Turkey and northern and western Syria. The epicenter was 37 km (23 mi) west–northwest of Gaziantep. This strike-slip
2023_Turkey–Syria_earthquakes
Men's association football team
The Syria national football team (Arabic: منتخب سوريا لكرة القدم) represents Syria in international football, and is controlled by the Syrian Arab Federation
Syria_national_football_team
Israeli military operation against Syria
December 2024, Israel invaded the demilitarized buffer zone in southwestern Syria (adjacent to the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights) and has continued to occupy
Israeli invasion of Syria (2024–present)
Israeli_invasion_of_Syria_(2024–present)
Since gaining full independence from France in 1946, Syria has used a number of different flags, all featuring the pan-Arab colors of green, black, white
Flag_of_Syria
Salafi jihadist militant organisation
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and by its Arabic acronym Daesh, is a transnational Salafi jihadist
Islamic_State
Roman province located in modern-day Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon
Roman Syria was an early Roman province annexed to the Roman Republic in 64 BCE by Pompey in the Third Mithridatic War following the defeat of the King
Roman_Syria
De facto autonomous region in Syria
Administration of North and East Syria (DAANES), also known as Rojava, is a de facto autonomous region in northeastern Syria. It consists of self-governing
Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria
Democratic_Autonomous_Administration_of_North_and_East_Syria
Region east of the Mediterranean Sea
Syria (Arabic: ٱلشَّام, romanized: Ash-Shām or Shām), also known as Greater Syria (Arabic: سُورِيَا الكبرى, romanized: Sūriyah l-Kubra) or Syria-Palestine
Syria_(region)
Series of clashes and disputes in Syria
between the newly formed Syrian caretaker government, which later became the Syrian transitional government, led by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa
Aftermath of the Syrian civil war
Aftermath_of_the_Syrian_civil_war
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Syria or Sýria in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Syria is a country in the West Asia, incorporating the northern Levant. Syria may also refer
Syria_(disambiguation)
Head of state and government of Syria
The president of Syria, officially the president of the Syrian Arab Republic (Arabic: رئيس الجمهورية العربية السورية, romanized: Ra'īs al-Jumhūriyyah
President_of_Syria
Province of the Roman Empire (135–357 CE)
Syria Palaestina (Koine Greek: Συρία ἡ Παλαιστίνη, romanized: Syría hē Palaistínē [syˈri.a (h)e̝ palɛsˈtine̝]) was the renamed Roman province formerly
Syria_Palaestina
End of Assadist rule in Syria
regime in Syria collapsed during a major offensive by opposition forces. The offensive was spearheaded by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Syrian National
Fall_of_the_Assad_regime
Military operation beginning in 2015
intervention in the Syrian civil war, following a request by Ba'athist Syria under Bashar al-Assad for support against the Syrian opposition and Islamic
Russian intervention in the Syrian civil war
Russian_intervention_in_the_Syrian_civil_war
The economy of Syria is a developing economy. It was primarily based on agriculture in the country's early years, though it deteriorated after the start
Economy_of_Syria
Military actions against the Islamic State
Report Syria HR Report Syria HR Report Syria HR Report Syria HR Report Syria HR Report Syria HR Report Syria HR Report Syria HR Report Syria HR Report
War_against_the_Islamic_State
Topics referred to by the same term
Syria earthquake or Earthquake(s) (in) Syria may refer to: 1138 Aleppo earthquake 1157 Hama earthquake 1170 Syria earthquake 1202 Syria earthquake 1344
Syria_earthquake
Region of Syria in classical antiquity
Coele-Syria (Ancient Greek: Κοίλη Συρία, romanized: Koílē Syría, lit. 'Hollow Syria') was a region of Syria in classical antiquity. The term originally
Coele-Syria
Topics referred to by the same term
First Syrian War Egyptian–Ottoman War (1839–1841), also known as the Second Syrian War Franco-Syrian War (1920) Syria–Lebanon Campaign (1941) Syrian civil
Syrian_War
American intervention in the Syrian civil war and conflict
The United States officially intervened in the Syrian civil war on 22 September 2014 with the stated aim of combatting the Islamic State (ISIL/ISIS) militant
United States intervention in Syria
United_States_intervention_in_Syria
Syria's estimated pre–Syrian Civil War 2011 population was 22 ±.5 million permanent inhabitants, which included 21,124,000 Syrians, as well as 1.3 million
Demographics_of_Syria
Ethnic group
The Kurdish population of Syria is the country's largest ethnic minority, usually estimated at 10% of the Syrian population and 9% of the Kurdish population
Kurds_in_Syria
Hellenistic city, modern Antakya, Turkey
Antioch was a city located in northern Syria at the site of modern Antakya, Turkey. Founded in 300 BC, Antioch became one of the most important cities
Antioch
history of Syria covers events which occurred on the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic and in the region of Syria. The territory of the Syrian Arab Republic
History_of_Syria
in Syria is illegal, but the law is not strictly enforced. UNAIDS estimate there are 25,000 prostitutes in the country. Since the start of the Syrian Civil
Prostitution_in_Syria
Second Islamic caliphate (661–750)
governor of Greater Syria, who became caliph after emerging victorious in the First Fitna following the assassination of Ali in 661. Syria remained the Umayyads'
Umayyad_Caliphate
The Syrian civil war (2011–2024) involved a number of states and armed groups. The main belligerents were Ba'athist Syria and allies, the Syrian opposition
List of armed factions during the Syrian civil war
List_of_armed_factions_during_the_Syrian_civil_war
Capital city of Syria
is the capital and largest city of Syria. It is the oldest capital city in the world. Known colloquially in Syria as aš-Šām and dubbed, poetically, the
Damascus
Iranic ethnic group
southeastern Turkey, northwestern Iran, northern Iraq, and northeastern Syria. Consisting of 30–45 million people, the global Kurdish population is largely
Kurds
Country in West Asia
country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. Jordan is bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the east, Saudi Arabia to the south, and both Israel
Jordan
President of Syria from 2000 to 2024
former Syrian politician, doctor, and military officer who served as the president of Syria from 2000 until his overthrow in 2024 after the Syrian civil
Bashar_al-Assad
American politician and military officer (born 1981)
campaign to defeat Islamic extremism but opposed the U.S. intervention in the Syrian civil war. In her fourth term, Gabbard also served on the HASC Subcommittee
Tulsi_Gabbard
Scenario to end the Syrian Civil War
federalization of Syria were made early during the Syrian Civil War, were implemented in the mostly Kurdish north and east regions of Syria, and a federalized
Federalization_of_Syria
Country in West Asia
of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian Peninsula, it is bordered by Syria to the north and east, Israel to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to
Lebanon
Alliance in the Syrian civil war
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) is a Kurdish-led coalition of left-wing ethnic militias and rebel groups, and serves as the official military wing of
Syrian_Democratic_Forces
Assadist insurgency from 2024
2024, there were clashes between Assad loyalists and forces of the new Syrian caretaker government in the Alawite-majority Tartus and Latakia Governorates
Western_Syria_clashes
Combined military forces of Syria
consist of the Syrian Army, Syrian Air Force and Syrian Navy. According to Article 32 of the Constitutional Declaration of the Syrian Arab Republic, the
Syrian_Armed_Forces
Events in the year 2026 in Syria. For events related to the civil war, see Timeline of the Syrian civil war (November 2024–present) 3 January – An unidentified
2026_in_Syria
Religion in Syria (ARDA 2025) Sunni Islam (80.6%) Shia Islam (14.1%) Other Muslims (0.87%) Christianity (2.45%) No religion (1.98%) Other religions (0
Religion_in_Syria
Forest resources in Syria are in need of study and conservation. Syria is an important centre of biological diversity containing 3077 species of plants
Forestry_in_Syria
The Syrian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology retains governmental authority over the internet in Syria. Prior to the Syrian civil
Telecommunications_in_Syria
Arab Muslim general (died 642)
initial campaigns in Sasanian Iraq in 633–634, and the conquest of Byzantine Syria in 634–638. As a horseman of the Quraysh's aristocratic Banu Makhzum clan
Khalid_ibn_al-Walid
Syrian groups opposed to Assad regime during the Syrian revolution
Syrian opposition was an umbrella term for the Syrian revolutionary organizations that opposed Bashar al-Assad's Ba'athist regime during the Syrian revolution
Syrian_opposition_(2011–2024)
Bilateral relations
Diplomatic relations between Syria and the United States began in 1835, suspended in 2012 after the onset of the Syrian civil war, and reopened in September
Syria–United_States_relations
of Syria. From 27 BC, the province was governed by an imperial legate of consular rank. The province was divided in AD 193 into Syria Coele and Syria Phoenicia
List of Roman governors of Syria
List_of_Roman_governors_of_Syria
1941 British offensive in World War II
The Syria–Lebanon campaign, also known as Operation Exporter, was the invasion of Syria and Lebanon (then controlled by Vichy France, a vassal state of
Syria–Lebanon_campaign
Christianity in Syria (Arabic: المسيحية في سوريا) has among the oldest Christian communities on Earth, dating back to the first century AD, and has been
Christianity_in_Syria
Part of the Syrian peace process
The destruction of Syria's chemical weapons began on 14 September 2013 after Syria entered into several international agreements which called for the
Destruction of Syria's chemical weapons
Destruction_of_Syria's_chemical_weapons
Offensive spearheaded by the Syrian government
On 13 January 2026, the Syrian transitional government launched an offensive against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the territories
2026 northeastern Syria offensive
2026_northeastern_Syria_offensive
National government
The government of Syria is under a unitary presidential system and, as of 2026[update], is in a provisional period led by a transitional government across
Government_of_Syria
President of Syria since 2025
guerre Abu Mohammad al-Julani, is a Syrian politician and former rebel commander who has served as the president of Syria since 2025. As the emir of Hay'at
Ahmed_al-Sharaa
Ethnoreligious group
Yazidism in Syria refers to people born in or residing in Syria who adhere to Yazidism, a strictly endogamous religion. Yazidis in Syria live primarily
Yazidism_in_Syria
Archaeological site
(15 mi) southwest of Homs near al-Qusayr and adjacent to the modern-day Syrian village of Tell al-Nabi Mando. The text of the Kadesh inscriptions locates
Kadesh_(Syria)
Resolution of the Syrian Revolution and Civil War
The Syrian peace process is the ensemble of initiatives and plans to resolve the Syrian civil war. Peace talks were unsuccessful from 2011 until the fall
Syrian_peace_process
The emblem of Syria features a tan-coloured eagle, facing to its right (dexter), with three five-pointed stars arranged in an arc above its head. The
Emblem_of_Syria
Land force branch of the Syrian Armed Forces
The Syrian Arab Army is the land force branch of the Syrian Armed Forces. The Syrian Arab Army exists as the primary land force branch of the Syrian Armed
Syrian_Army
Unincorporated community in Virginia, United States
Syria is an unincorporated village in Madison County, Virginia, United States. It lies along the Old Blue Ridge Turnpike (State Route 670), adjoining
Syria,_Virginia
League of Nations mandate
The Mandate for Syria and the Lebanon (French: Mandat pour la Syrie et le Liban; Arabic: الانتداب الفرنسي على سوريا ولبنان, romanized: al-intidāb al-faransī
Mandate for Syria and the Lebanon
Mandate_for_Syria_and_the_Lebanon
Although Syria has some of the oldest cities in Western Asia, such as Damascus and Aleppo (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), tourism in Syria was greatly
Tourism_in_Syria
involvement in the Syrian civil war began diplomatically and later escalated militarily. After a decade of relatively friendly relations with Syria from 2000 to
Turkish involvement in the Syrian civil war
Turkish_involvement_in_the_Syrian_civil_war
Ethnic group
Iraqis in Syria are Syrian citizens of Iraqi origin and Iraqi residents in Syria. Syria has traditionally served as a refuge for exiles and displaced
Iraqis_in_Syria
Events in the year 2024 in Syria. On 8 December 2024, Syria established a caretaker government following the collapse of the Assad regime. Bashar al-Assad
2024_in_Syria
Ethnic group
The Armenians in Syria are Syrian citizens of either full or partial Armenian descent. Syria and the surrounding areas have often served as a refuge for
Armenians_in_Syria
Topics referred to by the same term
Syria Phoenicia (also Syro-Phoenicia, adjectival Syro-Phoenician) may refer to: Phoenicia under Hellenistic rule Phoenicia under Roman rule Phoenice (Roman
Syria_Phoenicia
City in western Syria, ancient Emesa
EM-ə-sə; Ancient Greek: Ἔμεσα, romanized: Émesa), is a city in western Syria and the capital of the Homs Governorate. It is 501 m (1,644 ft) above sea
Homs
States intervention in Syria is the United States-led support of Syrian opposition and Rojava during the course of the Syrian civil war and active military
Timeline of US intervention in Syria
Timeline_of_US_intervention_in_Syria
Bilateral relations
Abkhazia–Syria relations are the bilateral relationship between the Republic of Abkhazia and Syria. Ba'athist Syria recognised Abkhazia on 29 May 2018
Abkhazia–Syria_relations
Mobile operator in Syria
MTN Syria is one of the two only mobile operators in Syria, the other being Syriatel. MTN Syria was previously known as "Areeba". It offers GSM, 3.5G
MTN_Syria
Foreign fighters in the Syrian civil war had come to Syria and joined all four sides in the war. In addition to Sunni foreign fighters arriving to defend
Foreign fighters in the Syrian civil war
Foreign_fighters_in_the_Syrian_civil_war
Chattel slavery existed in the territory of the modern state of Syria until the 1920s. Syria was one of the destinations of the Red Sea slave trade and the
Slavery_in_Syria
Provisional government of Syria since 2025
The Syrian transitional government is the provisional government of Syria. It was established on 29 March 2025 under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, and succeeded
Syrian transitional government
Syrian_transitional_government
in Syria is controlled by the Central Bank of Syria which also controls all foreign exchange and trade transactions. All commercial banks in Syria were
Banking_in_Syria
Ethnic group native to Mesopotamia
or King of the Syrians. The Seleucids designated the districts of Seleucis and Coele-Syria explicitly as Syria, and ruled the Syrians as indigenous populations
Assyrians
groups in the city of Suwayda and its surrounding villages in southern Syria. The Syrian transitional government deployed the Armed Forces to the area to restore
Southern Syria clashes (July 2025–present)
Southern_Syria_clashes_(July_2025–present)
Bilateral relations
Israel–Syria relations refer to the bilateral ties between the State of Israel and the Syrian Arab Republic. The two countries have been locked in a perpetual
Israel–Syria_relations
1919–1920 self-proclaimed state
The Syrian Arab Kingdom (Arabic: المملكة العربية السورية, al-Mamlakah al-ʿArabiyyah al-Sūriyyah) was an unrecognized monarchy existing briefly in the territory
Arab_Kingdom_of_Syria
French League of Nations mandate (1925–1930)
The State of Syria (French: État de Syrie, Arabic: دولة سوريا Dawlat Sūriyā) was a French Mandate state created by decree of 5 December 1924, with effect
State_of_Syria
country of Syria is run by the Syrian Arab Federation for Football. The association administers the national football team as well as the Syrian Premier
Football_in_Syria
Television in Syria was introduced on 23 July 1960 with the launch of Channel 1, during the period in which Syria and Egypt were united as the United
Television_in_Syria
Syrian bank
QNB Syria, also referred as QNBS, is a major Syrian bank. Subsidiary of the Qatari QNB Group. In 2009, QNB Group, seized this opportunity to expand its
QNB_Syria
Sovereign state in the Middle East (1958–1971)
Egyptian-governed Gaza) and the Second Syrian Republic from 1958 until Syria seceded from the union following the 1961 Syrian coup d'état. Egypt continued to
United_Arab_Republic
Transport in Syria is possible by rail, road, air or rivers, both public and private. Syria is an Asian country with a well-developed rail network (2,052 km
Transport_in_Syria
Bilateral relations
Russia–Syria relations (Russian: Российско-сирийские отношения; Arabic: العلاقات الروسية السورية) are the bilateral relations between Russia and Syria. Russia
Russia–Syria_relations
Political relations between Lebanon and Syria
Lebanon–Syria relations were officially established in October 2008 when then-Syrian President Bashar al-Assad issued a decree to establish diplomatic
Lebanon–Syria_relations
Region of Syria under Ottoman rule (1516–1918)
Ottoman Syria (Arabic: سوريا العثمانية) is a historiographical term used to describe the group of divisions of the Ottoman Empire within the region of
Ottoman_Syria
Humanitarian organization
Syria Relief is the largest Syria-focused NGO in the United Kingdom. Syria Relief stated that they "are dedicated to alleviating the suffering and supporting
Syria_Relief
Passport of the Syrian Arab Republic issued to Syrian citizens
The Syrian passport is a travel document issued by the government of Syria to Syrian citizens for international travel. It can also be issued on behalf
Syrian_passport
Conflict between the Seleucid Empire and the Ptolemaic Kingdom
The Syrian Wars were a series of six wars between the Seleucid Empire and the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, successor states to Alexander the Great's empire
Syrian_Wars
Embargo imposed by the United States and other countries during the Syrian Civil War
International sanctions against Syria were a series of economic sanctions and restrictions imposed on the Syrian Arab Republic under Bashar al-Assad's
International sanctions against Syria
International_sanctions_against_Syria
Ancient Greek city in the Seleucid Empire
Monophthalmus as ruler of Anatolia (then called "Asia"), in addition to Syria and Palestine. His authority over the region was however not recognised
Antigoneia_(Syria)
City in Syria
Kurdish: عەفرین, romanized: Efrîn) is a Kurdish majority city in northern Syria. In the Afrin District, it is part of the Aleppo Governorate. The total
Afrin,_Syria
7th-century conquest by the Rashidun Caliphate
The Rashidun Caliphate conquered Byzantine Syria between 634–638 CE as part of the Arab–Byzantine wars and the wider Muslim conquests. Clashes between
Muslim_conquest_of_Syria
Border barrier between Syria and Turkey
The Syria–Turkey barrier is a border wall and fence under construction along the Syria–Turkey border built in an attempt at preventing illegal crossings
Syria–Turkey_barrier
Ancient Sumerian and Amorite city
Hariri; Arabic: تل حريري) was an ancient Semitic city-state in modern-day Syria. Its remains form a tell 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) north-west of Abu Kamal
Mari,_Syria
HTS-led military operation of the Syrian civil war
On 27 November 2024, a coalition of Syrian revolutionary factions called the Military Operations Command, led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and supported
2024 Syrian opposition offensives
2024_Syrian_opposition_offensives
First-level administrative division of the Ottoman Empire
The Vilayet of Syria (Arabic: ولاية سوريا; Ottoman Turkish: ولايت سوريه, romanized: Vilâyet-i Sûriye), also known as Vilayet of Damascus, was a first-level
Syria_vilayet
SYRIA
SYRIA
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Name of a Great Syrian Queen
Girl/Female
Arabic, Japanese, Muslim
The Rose of Damascus in Syria
Male
English
 Anglicized form of Greek Rhama (Hebrew Ramah), RAMA means "a lofty place." In the bible, this is the name of many places, including a place of battle between Israel and Syria, and the name of a town of the tribe of Benjamin. Compare with another form of Rama.
Girl/Female
Anglo Saxon
A Syrian goddess.
Boy/Male
Indian
Syrian God of fertility, Joy
Female
Egyptian
, an Egyptian name of Syrian origin.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim, Saudi, Syrian, Yemeni
Beautiful; Intelligent; Generous; Noble; Diminutive of Nasiba
Boy/Male
Arabic
Ninth Month of the Syrian Calender; Month of July
Girl/Female
Arabic, Indian, Kannada, Muslim, Syrian
Proper Name
Girl/Female
Arabic, Greek
Warrior Queen of Syria; The Name is Barbaric in Origin
Male
Hebrew
(רַעְמָה) Hebrew name RAMAH means "a lofty place." In the bible, this is the name of many places, including a place of battle between Israel and Syria.Â
Male
Hebrew
(×—Ö²×–Ö¸×ֵל) Hebrew name CHAZA'EL means "one who sees God." In the bible, this is the name of a king of Syria.
Male
English
Anglicized form of Hebrew Chaza'el, HAZAEL means "one who sees God." In the bible, this is the name of a king of Syria.
Boy/Male
Hebrew Biblical Syrian
noble.
Girl/Female
Australian, Danish, German, Lebanese, Swiss
Syrian
Boy/Male
Muslim
Syrian God of fertility, Joy
Biblical
who governs Syria, often called Cyrenius
Girl/Female
Muslim
Name of a great syrian queen
Male
Hebrew
(×ַרָ×) Hebrew name ARAM means "exalted." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including a grandson of Noah. It is also an ancient name for Syria. Compare with other forms of Aram.
SYRIA
SYRIA
Male
Norwegian
Norwegian form of Old Norse Þollákr, TALLAK means "Thor's contender."
Girl/Female
Greek American
Helper.
Girl/Female
Afghan, American, Arabic, French, Muslim, Pashtun, Swahili
Born Prematurely; Wife of the Prophet Mohammed
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Immortal Life
Girl/Female
Greek
Christian.
Male
English
English form of Greek Timotheos, TIMOTHY means "to honor God." In the bible, this is the name of a companion of Paul. He was martyred at Ephesus.
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Victorious
Girl/Female
Arabic, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Muslim, Oriya, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
The World; Great Earth; Heaven and Earth Conjoined
Girl/Female
Hebrew
Light.
Boy/Male
English
From the estate on the bluff.
SYRIA
SYRIA
SYRIA
SYRIA
SYRIA
a.
Of or pertaining to Syria; Syriac.
n.
A hot and destructive wind that sometimes blows, in Turkey, from the desert. It is identical with the simoom of Arabia and the kamsin of Syria.
n.
A Syrian idiom; a Syrianism.
n.
A deity among the ancient Syrians, in honor of whom the Hebrew idolatresses held an annual lamentation. This deity has been conjectured to be the same with the Phoenician Adon, or Adonis.
n.
The language of Syria; especially, the ancient language of that country.
n.
A Syrian idiom, or a peculiarity of the Syrian language; a Syriacism.
n.
Glassmaker's ashes; a kind of potash or pearlash, brought from the Levant and Syria, -- used in the manufacture of fine glass.
n.
One of a sect, chiefly in Syria and Egypt, which acknowledges the authority of the pope, but adheres to the liturgy and ceremonies of the Eastern Church.
n.
A hot, dry, suffocating, dust-laden wind, that blows occasionally in Arabia, Syria, and neighboring countries, generated by the extreme heat of the parched deserts or sandy plains.
n.
A large tree (Ficus Sycomorus) allied to the common fig. It is found in Egypt and Syria, and is the sycamore, or sycamine, of Scripture.
a.
Of or pertaining to Syria, or its language; as, the Syriac version of the Pentateuch.
n.
Any animal of the genus Hyrax, of which about four species are known. They constitute the order Hyracoidea. The best known species are the daman (H. Syriacus) of Palestine, and the klipdas (H. capensis) of South Africa. Other species are H. arboreus and H. Sylvestris, the former from Southern, and the latter from Western, Africa. See Daman.
n.
One of the sect of Syrian Monophysites. The sect is named after Jacob Baradaeus, its leader in the sixth century.
n.
The dried twigs of a Syrian tree (Balsamodendron Gileadense).
n.
One who affiliates with Greeks, or imitates Greek manners; esp., a person of Jewish extraction who used the Greek language as his mother tongue, as did the Jews of Asia Minor, Greece, Syria, and Egypt; distinguished from the Hebraists, or native Jews (Acts vi. 1).
n.
A native of Syria.
n.
One of a body of nominal Christians, who speak the Arabic language, and reside on Mount Lebanon and in different parts of Syria. They take their name from one Maron of the 6th century.
n.
A Syrian idiom; a Syrianism; a Syriacism.
n.
An amorphous variety of manna obtained from the nests and cocoons of a Syrian coleopterous insect (Larinus maculatus, L. nidificans, etc.) which feeds on the foliage of a variety of thistle. It is used as an article of food, and is called also nest sugar.