Meaning
Any of species Moloch horridus of Australian lizards, sole species of the genus Moloch.
Etymology
Origin: Hebrew
From Hebrew מולך (molokh, “Ammonite god, worshipped by Canaanites and Phoenicians, who demanded child-sacrifice. Mentioned in Leviticus and Deuteronomy”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
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