zikurat (B1)
noun
Definition
Zikurat means alternative spelling of ziggurat. [(archaeology) A temple tower of the ancient Mesopotamian valley, having the form of a terraced....
Examples
The article uses zikurat to mean alternative spelling of ziggurat. [(archaeology) A temple tower of the ancient....
The teacher asked students to find zikurat in the reading.
Check the words around zikurat to choose the right meaning.
How to Use zikurat
- a/the zikurat (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a zikurat."
- zikurat in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked zikurat in context before translating it."
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