| 单词 | jeroboam |
| 释义 | Jeroboam in British English (ˌdʒɛrəˈbəʊəm) noun Old Testament 1. the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel (?922–?901 bc) 2. king of the northern kingdom of Israel (?786–?746 bc) jeroboam in British English (ˌdʒɛrəˈbəʊəm) noun a wine bottle holding the equivalent of four normal bottles (approximately 104 ounces) Also called: double-magnum Word origin C19: humorous allusion to Jeroboam (sense 1), described as a 'mighty man of valour' (I Kings 11:28) who 'made Israelto sin' (I Kings 14:16)Jeroboam in American English (ˌdʒɛrəˈboʊəm) noun 1. Bible the first king of Israel: 1 Kings 11:26-14:20 2. [usuallyj-]; Winemaking a wine bottle, esp. one for champagne, holding about 3 liters, or about twice as much as a magnum Word origin Heb yārobhʼām, lit., prob., the people increasesWord lists withchampagne, container |
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