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Simon Peter

n
(Bible) New Testament the full name of the apostle Peter, a combination of his original name and the name given him by Christ (Matthew 16:17–18)
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pe•ter1

(ˈpi tər)

v.i.
to tire; become exhausted (usu. fol. by out).
[1805–15]

pe•ter2

(ˈpi tər)

n.
Slang: Usu. Vulgar. penis.
[1865–70; from the name]

Pe•ter1

(ˈpi tər)

n.
1. Also called Simon Peter. died A.D. 67?, one of the 12 apostles and the reputed author of two of the Epistles.
2. either of these two Epistles in the New Testament, I Peter or II Peter.

Pe•ter2

(ˈpi tər)
n.
1. Peter I ( “the Great” ), 1672–1725, czar of Russia 1682–1725.
2. Peter II, 1923–70, king of Yugoslavia 1934–45.
3. Peter III, 1728–62, czar of Russia 1762 (husband of Catherine II).
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Noun 1. [画像:Simon Peter - disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles]Simon Peter - disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
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