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
Some have applied this to Zerubbabel, the head of Judah at the return from the Babylonish captivity; this is done by those who deny a future restoration of Israel.
From The Prophet Ezekiel An Analytical Exposition by Gaebelein, Arno C.
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
He called the canon law a Babylonish confusion, made up of impractical and in most cases corrupted or spurious canons.
From Letters From Rome on the Council by D?llinger, Johann Joseph Ignaz von
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