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Bel

Bel Meaning & Definition
Bel Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Bel?

[n] (Babylonian) god of the earth; one of the supreme triad including Anu and Ea; earlier identified with En-lil
[n] a logarithmic unit of sound intensity equal to 10 decibels

Synonyms | Synonyms for Bel: B

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See Also | Semitic deity | sound unit

Bel In Webster's Dictionary

\Bel\ (b[e^]l), n. The Babylonian name of the god known among the Hebrews as {Baal}. See {Baal}. --Baruch vi. 41.
\Bel\, n. [Hind., fr. Skr. bilva.] A thorny rutaceous tree ({[AE]gle marmelos}) of India, and its aromatic, orange-like fruit; -- called also {Bengal quince}, {golden apple}, {wood apple}. The fruit is used medicinally, and the rind yields a perfume and a yellow dye.

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