ziqqurats (B2)
noun
Definition
Ziqqurats means a temple tower of the ancient Mesopotamian valley, having the form of a terraced pyramid of successively receding stories.
Examples
The article uses ziqqurats to mean (archaeology) A temple tower of the ancient Mesopotamian valley, having the form....
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How to Use ziqqurats
- a/the ziqqurats (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a ziqqurats."
- ziqqurats in context (usage pattern)
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