baal

A false deity or idol.

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈbɑːl/ · Context: UK
  • Context: Southern England · Audio
  • IPA: /ˈbɑːl/ · Context: US
  • Rhymes: -ɑːl

Noun

  1. A false deity or idol.
  2. A Catholic or Orthodox icon of a saint.

    obsolete, derogatory

Origin

From Baal.

Forms

baals

Synonyms

false god

Related

baal chesed baal-ha-bos baal mofet

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