| moloch | 1. The fire god of the Ammonites in Canaan, to whom human sacrifices were offered; Molech. Also applied figuratively. 2. <zoology> A spiny Australian lizard (Moloch horridus). The horns on the head and numerous spines on the body give it a most formidable appearance. Origin: Heb. Molek king. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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