Persibulis

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Old English

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Proper noun

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Persibulis ?

  1. Persepolis, capital of the Persian Empire
    • late 9th century, translation of Orosius’ History Against the Pagans
      ⁊ siþþan fōr on Perse ⁊ ġeēode Persibulis þā burg heora cynestōl, sēo is ġiet welegast ealra burg.
      And subsequently he marched on the Persians and conquered the city of Persepolis, their capital, which is still the wealthiest of all cities.