Daniel

noun

Dan·​iel ˈdan-yəl How to pronounce Daniel (audio)
 also  ˈda-nᵊl
1
: the Jewish hero of the Book of Daniel who as an exile in Babylon interprets dreams, gives accounts of apocalyptic visions, and is divinely delivered from a den of lions
2
: a book of narratives, visions, and prophecies in canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew Dānī'ēl

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Daniel was before the 12th century

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“Daniel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Daniel. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

Daniel

noun
Dan·​iel ˈdan-yəl How to pronounce Daniel (audio)
: a book of narratives, visions, and prophecies in canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see bible

Biographical Definition

Daniel

biographical name

Dan·​iel ˈdan-yəl How to pronounce Daniel (audio)
Samuel 1562?–1619 English poet

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