Bel (bel), n.
The Babylonian name of the god known among the Hebrews as Baal. See Baal. Baruch vi. 41.
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Bel (?), n. [Hind., fr. Skr. bilva.]
A thorny rutaceous tree (Ægle marmelos) of India, and its aromatic, orange-like fruit; -- called also Bengal quince, golden apple, wood apple. The fruit is used medicinally, and the rind yields a perfume and a yellow dye.
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