Bel

Definition of Bel

Pronunciation: bĕl

n.	1.	The Babylonian name of the god known among the Hebrews as Baal. See Baal.
	1.	A thorny rutaceous tree (Ægle marmelos) of India, and its aromatic, orange-like fruit; - called also Bengal quince, golden apple, wood apple. The fruit is used medicinally, and the rind yields a perfume and a yellow dye.
	1.	a unit of sound intensity equal to ten decibels.

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