Definition of Druses

1. Noun. (plural of druse) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Druses

1. druse [n] - See also: druse

Lexicographical Neighbors of Druses

drupal
drupe
drupel
drupelet
drupelets
drupelike
drupels
drupes
druplet
druplets
druse
drused
drusen
drusen of the macula
drusen of the optic nerve head
druses (current term)
drusier
drusiest
drusy
druther
druthers
druv
druxier
druxiest
druxy
druzhina
druzhinas
druzy
dry
dry-bulb thermometer

Literary usage of Druses

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The New Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge: Embracing by Johann Jakob Herzog, Philip Schaff, Albert Hauck (1909)
"In origin the druses were both political and religious, since they were closely ... The mis- of the sionary activity of the various Shiite druses. sects ..."

2. Observations in the East: Chiefly in Egypt, Palestine, Syria, and Asia Minor by John Price Durbin (1845)
"Catechism of the druses.—Late Applications for Christian Instruction. ... New Connexion of the druses and Moslems.—Relations of the Porte to Christianity in ..."

3. Appletons' Annual Cyclopædia and Register of Important Events of the Year (1897)
"The Turks were victorious in a battle with 10000 druses on the following day, ... When the druses were finally put to flight, the dilatory tactics of the ..."

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