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(biblical) The city and tower in the land of Shinar where the confusion of languages took place, according to the Bible. quotations examples
Therefore is the name of it called Babel […]
1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], Genesis 11:9, column 2
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A confused mixture of sounds and voices, especially in different languages. quotations examples
A babel of languages could be heard in the streets and the squares, mingling with the local Provençal.
2007, Edwin Mullins, The Popes of Avignon, Blue Bridge, published 2008, page 48
A place or scene of noise and confusion. examples
A tall, looming structure. examples