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Nineveh Definition & Meaning

nineveh
noun
  1. an ancient Assyrian city on the Tigris across from the modern city of Mosul in the northern part of what is now known as Iraq

"Nineveh" in song lyrics

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  • "map of nineveh"
    AOL — AOL
  • "bible map of nineveh"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does nineveh mean?
an ancient Assyrian city on the Tigris across from the modern city of Mosul in the northern part of what is now known as Iraq
What part of speech is nineveh?
Nineveh is a noun.

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