Daniel (n.)

  1. (Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

    [ Syn: daniel ]

  2. a wise and upright judge; a Daniel come to judgment -- Shakespeare

    [ Syn: daniel ]

  3. an Old Testament book that tells of the apocalyptic visions and the experiences of Daniel in the court of Nebuchadnezzar

    [ Syn: daniel , book of daniel , book of the prophet daniel ]

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