The list of words here includes some of the oldest words borrowed into English. Many of these words came to English via Hebrew or Greek.
Word | Meaning | Notes |
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Babel | from 'babul' - gate of God | Ancient city. |
Babylon | from 'babul' - gate of God | Ancient capital city. |
cherub | gracious | |
dragoman | interpreter | |
Orion | from 'Uru Anna' - light of heaven | A constellation. |
ziggurat | pinnacle | A type of temple. |