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Joshua


Definition: Meaning of, Joshua in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈdʒɒʃʊə /

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  1. in the Old Testament of the Bible, a man who led the Jews to the "Promised Land" of CANAAN . When Joshua and his army attacked the city of JERICHO they blew their TRUMPET s so loudly that the walls of the city fell down and they were able to take control of it. The Book of Joshua describes how the Jews took control of CANAAN.
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Joshua used in phrases

  • Book of Joshua (noun)
    1. the Promised Land a book in the Old Testament describing how Joshua led the Israelites into Canaan after the death of Moses
  • Joshua tree (noun)
    1. a large branched arborescent yucca of southwestern United States having short leaves and clustered greenish white flowers
  • Reynolds, Sir Joshua
    1. (1723-92) a British painter who became the first president of the ROYAL ACADEMY . His best known works are his PORTRAIT s (= paintings of people) .
  • Sir Joshua Reynolds (noun)
    1. 1723-1792 english portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy
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being ten more than one hundred ten
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