What is another word for xanadu?
Pronunciation:
[ zanˈɑːduː], [ zanˈɑːduː], [ z_a_n_ˈɑː_d_uː]
Synonyms for Xanadu:
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n.
• fantastical wish • pie in the sky • shangri-la Other relevant words:
How to use "Xanadu" in context?
Legend has it that xanadu was an earthly paradise, a Shangri-La where all who sought refuge could find rest and relaxation. To this day, many find the idea of a paradisiacal place to be alluring and xanadu remains a popular mythological setting for stories and novels.
According to Persian lore, the beautiful and lustrous city had once rested atop a giant yellow rock, from which it derived its name. The most popular version of the story tells of a regal emperor named Timur who coveted the city so much that he plotted to have it moved.
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