ammonitish
|am-mo-nit-ish|
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/ˈæməˌnaɪtɪʃ/
related to the Ammonites
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ammonitish' originates from 'Ammonite', specifically the word 'Ammon', where 'Ammon' referred to an ancient Semitic people.
Historical Evolution
'Ammonite' changed from the Hebrew word 'Ammon' and eventually became the modern English word 'ammonitish'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the people of Ammon', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the Ammonites, an ancient Semitic people mentioned in the Bible.
The ammonitish artifacts were discovered in the ancient ruins.
Last updated: 2025/07/18 05:36