Main Entry:

baal

Pronunciation:

\ˈbā(-ə)l, ˈbäl\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural baals or baa·lim \ˈbā-(ə-)ləm, ˈbā-ə-ˌlim\

Usage:

often capitalized

Etymology:

Hebrew baʽal lord

Date:

14th century

: any of numerous Canaanite and Phoenician local deities

— baal·ism \ˈbā-(ə-)ˌli-zəm\ noun often capitalized