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Jezebel Definition & Meaning

jezebel
noun
  1. wife of Ahab who was king of Israel; according to the Old Testament she was a cruel immoral queen who fostered the worship of Baal and tried to kill Elijah and other prophets of Israel (9th century BC)
  2. a shameless impudent scheming woman

"Jezebel" in song lyrics

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  • "I really hope your not a Jezebel"
    Dizzee Rascal — Jezebel
  • "Even though they call you a jezebel"
    Freestyle Fellowship — Shammy
  • "who is jezebel"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does jezebel mean?
wife of Ahab who was king of Israel; according to the Old Testament she was a cruel immoral queen who fostered the worship of Baal and tried to kill Elijah and other prophets of Israel (9th century BC) a shameless impudent scheming woman
What part of speech is jezebel?
Jezebel is a noun.
How many definitions does jezebel have?
Jezebel has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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