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Moloch in Portuguese

Moloch in Portuguese is Moloch, Moloque — Moloch means an ancient deity associated with child sacrifice in Canaanite and related religions.

Moloch in Portuguese

Moloch
proper noun
An ancient Ammonite deity worshiped by the Canaanites, Phoenician and related cultures in North Africa and the Levant, often depicted with the head of a bull.
Moloque
proper noun
An ancient Ammonite deity worshiped by the Canaanites, Phoenician and related cultures in North Africa and the Levant, often depicted with the head of a bull.

What does "Moloch" mean?

  1. name An ancient deity associated with child sacrifice in Canaanite and related religions.
    "The Old Testament condemns the worship of Moloch."
  2. name A person or system demanding a terrible or costly sacrifice.
    "The poet called war a moloch that devoured a generation of young men."
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Moloch in a sentence

  • The Old Testament condemns the worship of Moloch.
  • The poet called war a moloch that devoured a generation of young men.

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What is "Moloch" in Portuguese?

"Moloch" in Portuguese is Moloch, Moloque. Moloch means: An ancient deity associated with child sacrifice in Canaanite and related religions.

How do you use "Moloch" in a sentence?

Example: "The Old Testament condemns the worship of Moloch." In Portuguese, "Moloch" is Moloch, Moloque.

Are there other ways to say "Moloch" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "Moloch": Moloch, Moloque.

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