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, -lən \Definition of Babylon
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Babylon
geographical name , -ˌlän \Definition of Babylon (Entry 2 of 2)
Note: The site of Babylon is about 55 miles (89 kilometers) south of Baghdad near the Euphrates River.
see also babylonian
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