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Jericho Definition & Meaning

jericho
noun
  1. a village in Palestine near the north end of the Dead Sea; in the Old Testament it was the first place taken by the Israelites under Joshua as they entered the Promised Land

"Jericho" in song lyrics

See how jericho is used in real songs:

  • "So you could stumble down like the Wall's Of Jericho"
    Aceyalone f/ Riddlore — Find Out
  • "Down America like the Wall of Jericho"
    Gravediggaz f/ Hell Razah, Killah Priest — Repentance Day
  • "Bring it down to a slave on the days of Jericho"
    Hell Razah — Kicks of Raziel

Usage tips for "jericho"

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Frequently asked questions

What does jericho mean?
a village in Palestine near the north end of the Dead Sea; in the Old Testament it was the first place taken by the Israelites under Joshua as they entered the Promised Land
What part of speech is jericho?
Jericho is a noun.

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