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