Denis

biographical name

De·​nis ˈde-nəs How to pronounce Denis (audio)
də-ˈnē
variants or Denys
Saint died 258? 1st bishop of Paris and patron saint of France

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“Denis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Denis. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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