babel

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Synonyms: label, babe, bagel, abel, bael, babes, bebel, babul, nabel, basel, gabel

Antonyms: label, babe, bagel, abel, bael, babes, bebel, babul, nabel, basel, gabel

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Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|biblical}} The city and tower in the land of [[Shinar]] where the [[confusion]] of [[language]]s took place, according to the [[Bible]].

Noun

1. A confused mixture of sounds and voices, especially in different languages. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
2. A place or scene of noise and confusion. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
3. A tall, looming structure. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}

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