Esdraelon
[ es-drey-ee-lon, -druh-, ez- ]
/ ˌɛs dreɪˈi lɒn, -drə-, ˌɛz- /
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noun
a plain in N Israel, extending from the Mediterranean near Mt. Carmel to the Jordan River: scene of ancient battles.
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Also called Plain of Jezreel.
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Esdraelon
/ (ˌɛsdreɪˈiːlɒn) /
noun
a plain in N Israel, east of Mount CarmelAlso called: Plain of Jezreel
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