Babel

/ˈbæbəl/
/ˈbeɪbəl/
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Definitions of Babel
  1. noun
    (Genesis 11:1-11) a tower built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another
    synonyms: Tower of Babel
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    example of:
    ziggurat, zikkurat, zikurat
    a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians
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US
/ˈbæbəl/
UK
/ˈbeɪbəl/
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