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a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians

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  1. n. a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians
  2. A temple tower of the Babylonians or Assyrians, consisting of a lofty pyramidal structure, built in successive stages, with outside staircases, and a shrine at the top.
  3. A temple tower of the Babylonians or Assyrians, consisting of alofty pyramidal structure, built in successive stages, with outsidestaircases, and a shrine at the top.
  4. n a rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians