מִגְדָּל

Strong’s Definition

a tower (from its size or height); by analogy, a rostrum; figuratively, a (pyramidal) bed of flowers

Etymology & Derivation

also (in plural) feminine מִגְדָּלָה; from H1431 (גָּדַל);

KJV Usage

castle, flower, tower. Compare the names following.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.tower
• 2.tower
• 3.elevated stage, pulpit
• 4.raised bed

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: migdâl; Pronunciation: mig-dawl'