Subscriber login


Forgot your password?

Library card login

Other

Cambyses

Pronunciation: /kamˈbʌɪsiːz/
Definition of Cambyses
  • (d.522 bc), king of Persia 529–522 bc, son of Cyrus. He is chiefly remembered for his conquest of Egypt in 525 bc.

Cambyses in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of Cambyses in the US English dictionary
  |  Cite
Oxford Dictionaries Pro

For Oxford's best resources for writers, plus thesaurus, audio, and 1.9m examples.

Shop for an Oxford dictionary

Find the perfect Oxford dictionary for you in our online shop.
SHOP NOW ►

Word of the day

cur

/ kəː /
noun
an aggressive or unkempt dog …