Assyro-Babylonian
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of Assyro-Babylonian
First recorded in 1825–35; Assyr(ia) + -o- + Babylonian
Example Sentences
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In Sumerian Merodach was called Amaruduk or Amarudu, and in the Assyro-Babylonian language Marduk.
From Myths of Babylonia and Assyria by Mackenzie, Donald Alexander
This romantic story of adventure on the part of the goddess is well set out in early Assyro-Babylonian literature.
From Oriental Women by Pollard, Edward Bagby
Little information is unfortunately to be obtained from Assyro-Babylonian sources concerning the patriarchs from Shem to Abraham.
From The Old Testament In the Light of The Historical Records and Legends of Assyria and Babylonia by Pinches, Theophilus Goldridge
The cherub upon which the Almighty rode, and upon whom he sat, corresponds more to the guzalū or “throne-bearer” of Assyro-Babylonian mythology.
From The Old Testament In the Light of The Historical Records and Legends of Assyria and Babylonia by Pinches, Theophilus Goldridge
In Assyro-Babylonian this would probably be read Bêlit-nêši, a name meaning “the lady of the lions.”
From The Old Testament In the Light of The Historical Records and Legends of Assyria and Babylonia by Pinches, Theophilus Goldridge
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