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Magog

/ˈmeɪɡɒɡ/

Magog proper noun: the second of the seven sons of Japheth.

Proper noun (1)

Magog

  1. The second of the seven sons of Japheth.

Proper noun (2)

Magog

  1. A city and river in Quebec, Canada.

Magog meaning in Hindi and Vietnamese

Magog in Hindi

biblical character
मागोग māgog

Magog in Vietnamese

biblical character
Ma-gốc, Ma-gót

Origin of Magog

From Biblical Hebrew מָגוֹג (māḡôḡ).

After Lake Memphremagog, itself derived from the Abenaki toponym mamhlawbagak, translating to "at the great lake" or "at the great expanse of water".

Questions about Magog

What does Magog mean?
Magog means the second of the seven sons of Japheth.
What is Magog in Hindi?
Magog in Hindi is मागोग (māgog). See Magog meaning in Hindi.
What part of speech is Magog?
Magog is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Magog?
Magog is pronounced /ˈmeɪɡɒɡ/.

Words near Magog in the dictionary

  1. magocracy
  2. Magocsi
  3. Magoffin
  4. Magoffin County
  5. Magoffins
  6. Magog
  7. Magomed
  8. Magomet
  9. Magometon
  10. Magong
  11. Magonia

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