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zikurat
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun zikurat has 1 sense
  1. ziggurat, zikkurat, zikurat - a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians
    --1 is a kind of temple
    --1 has particulars: Tower of Babel, Babel

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Zikurat

Description:

A zikurat is a massive stepped tower-like structure that originated in ancient Mesopotamia. It was usually associated with religious or administrative functions.

Examples:

  1. Noun: The zikurat stood tall amidst the ancient city, serving as a sacred place of worship.
  2. Verb: The architects meticulously designed and constructed the zikurat using ancient building techniques.
  3. Adjective: The zikurat architecture showcased remarkable engineering prowess of the ancient civilization.
  4. Adverb: The people marveled at the zikurat, towering magnificently above the city.

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