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moabite stone

Mo·ab·ite stone
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [moh-uh-bahyt stohn]
    • /ˈmoʊ əˌbaɪt stoʊn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [moh-uh-bahyt stohn]
    • /ˈmoʊ əˌbaɪt stoʊn/

Definition of moabite stone words

  • noun moabite stone a slab of black basalt bearing an inscription recording the victory of Mesha, the king of Moab, over the Israelites, about 860 b.c. 1
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Origin of moabite stone

First appearance:

before 1865
One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70

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Parts of speech for Moabite stone

noun
adjective
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adverb
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moabite stone popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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