plural baals or baalim
ˈbā-(ə-)ləm 
ˈbā-ə-ˌlim
often capitalized
: any of numerous Canaanite and Phoenician local deities
Word History
Etymology
Hebrew baʽal lord
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of baal was
in the 14th century
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“Baal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baal. Accessed 2 Oct. 2023.
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