Babylonish
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of Babylonish
First recorded in 1525–35; Babylon(ia) + -ish 1
Example Sentences
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And there was a more vociferous though less effective chorus of sociologists, artists and philosophers crying out upon the "Babylonish jumble" of modern city-building.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Revolutionary War had been waged and won and talk of elections and congresses sounded to him like "Babylonish jargon."
From Time Magazine Archive
Hodo, with his Babylonish idea of the dreary after-life, watched his charge with an anxiety and a grief that betrayed a surprising affection for the youth.
From Istar of Babylon A Phantasy by Potter, Margaret Horton
The uncertainty as to the actual powers of Charmides in the way of understanding the Babylonish tongue was dampening to the general spirit.
From Istar of Babylon A Phantasy by Potter, Margaret Horton
Everything, from the “goodly Babylonish garments—the mantles of Shinar, from Assyrian looms,” down to the cast-off tarpaulin of discharged or disgraced tars, are on the backs of the denizens of the Liberties.
From With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 3 by Various
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