moloch

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see also: Moloch

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Noun

moloch (plural molochs)

1. Moloch horridus, an Australian lizard thought to be the sole member of the genus Moloch.

Synonyms

• (Moloch horridus) thorny dragon, thorny devil, mountain devil, thorny lizard

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Moloch

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˈməʊlɒk/
• (America) IPA: /ˈmoʊlɑk/, /ˈmɑlək/

Proper noun

1. An ancient Ammonite deity worshiped by the Canaanites, Phoenician and related cultures in North Africa and the Levant.
2. (figuratively) A person or thing demanding or requiring a very costly sacrifice.

Translations

• Portuguese: Moloch, Moloque

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