"Shinar" meaning in English

See Shinar in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈʃaɪnɑːr/
Etymology: Hebrew שנער (shin'ár) Etymology templates: {{bor|en|he|שנער|tr=shin'ár}} Hebrew שנער (shin'ár) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Shinar
  1. (biblical) The southern region of Mesopotamia. Categories (topical): Bible
    Sense id: en-Shinar-en-name-ce7HPbAR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biblical, lifestyle, religion

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