Gilead

geographical name

Gil·​e·​ad ˈgi-lē-əd How to pronounce Gilead (audio)
mountainous region of ancient Palestine east of the Jordan River; now in Jordan
Gileadite noun

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“Gilead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gilead. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

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