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ziggurat
[ zig-oo-rat ]
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noun
a tiered temple built by ancient Assyrians and Babylonians
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- First recorded in 1875鈥�80.
- From the Akkadian word ziqquratu, meaning “summit; temple, tower.”
EXAMPLES OF ZIGGURAT
- Archaeologists carefully excavated the lower levels of the ziggurat, hoping to uncover hidden chambers.
- The sandcastle’s layers made me think of a tiny ziggurat by the sea.
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- First recorded in 1670鈥�75.
- From Norwegian fiord; from Proto-Indo-European *辫茅谤迟耻-, meaning “a passage.”
- Related to 蹿辞谤诲鹿.
EXAMPLES OF FJORD
- The cruise ship slowly navigated the winding fjord, offering passengers breathtaking views.
- Strong tides surged through the narrow entrance of the fjord, creating swirling eddies.
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- First recorded between 1300鈥�50.
- Combines 谤别-鈦�, meaning “backward,” + the Latin word 肠谤脓诲别谤别, meaning “to believe” and related to creed.
EXAMPLES OF RECREANT
- The recreant captain abandoned his sinking ship before the crew even realized the danger.
- If survival is at stake, even a recreant heart finds courage.
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