Moloch — meaning in English
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English meaning
- Moloch name An ancient deity associated with child sacrifice in Canaanite and related religions.
Senses
Moloch is used for these senses in English:
- Moloch 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.
Moloch — full definition
- name An ancient deity associated with child sacrifice in Canaanite and related religions.
- name A person or system demanding a terrible or costly sacrifice.
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