Daniel

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Dan·iel

noun \ˈdan-yəl also ˈda-nəl\

Definition of DANIEL

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

Origin of DANIEL

Hebrew Dānī'ēl
First Known Use: before 12th century

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