HyperDic: hannibal

English > 2 senses of the word Hannibal:
NOUNperson Hannibalgeneral who commanded the Carthaginian army in the second Punic War
locationHannibala town in northeast Missouri on the Mississippi River
Hannibal > pronunciation
Soundshhae'nihbahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > Hannibal: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaninggeneral who commanded the Carthaginian army in the second Punic War; crossed the Alps and defeated the Romans but was recalled to defend Carthage and was defeated (247-182 BC).
Instance ofCarthaginianA native or inhabitant of ancient Carthage
general, full generalA general officer of the highest rank
SpanishAníbal
CatalanAníbal, Hannibal
English > Hannibal: 2 senses > noun 2, location
MeaningA town in northeast Missouri on the Mississippi River; boyhood home / home of Mark Twain.
Instance oftownAn urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
Part ofMissouri, Show Me State, MO, Mo.A midwestern state in central United States

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