HyperDic: jezebel

English > 2 senses of the word Jezebel / jezebel:
NOUNperson Jezebelwife of Ahab who was king of Israel
person jezebela shameless impudent scheming woman
English > Jezebel: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaningwife of Ahab who was king of Israel; according to the Old Testament she was a cruel immoral queen who fostered the worship of Baal and tried to kill Elijah and other prophets of Israel (9th century BC).
Instance ofJewessA woman who is a Jew
queenThe wife or widow of a king
SpanishJezabel
CatalanJezabel
English > jezebel: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA shameless impudent scheming woman.
Broaderwoman, adult femaleAn adult female person (as opposed to a man)

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