zoar
see also: Zoar
Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /ˈzəʊ.ɑː/
  • (America) IPA: /ˈzɔʊ.ɑɹ/
Noun

zoar (plural zoars)

  1. A place of refuge; a sanctuary.
Synonyms
Zoar
Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /ˈzəʊ.ɑː/
  • (America) IPA: /ˈzɔʊ.ɑɹ/
Proper noun
  1. One of the Pentapolis, the five ancient cities in the Jordan valley.
  2. A number of modern places named after the Biblical city.
Synonyms
  • (ancient city) Zoara
Translations
  • French: Tsoar, Ségor
  • Spanish: Zóar, Segor



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