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gomorrha

/ɡəˈmɒr.ə/

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noun

C2formalcommon/ɡəˈmɒr.ə/

uncountable · proper noun

An ancient city mentioned in the Old Testament, known for its destruction alongside Sodom due to the wickedness of its inhabitants.

  • 🇷🇺Древний город, упомянутый в Ветхом Завете, известный своим разрушением вместе с Содомом из-за нечестивости его жителей.
  1. Ancient biblical city C1 formal

    An ancient city mentioned in the Old Testament, destroyed by God along with Sodom for the wickedness of its inhabitants.

    • The story of Gomorrha is often told alongside that of Sodom.
    • According to the Bible, Gomorrha was destroyed by fire and brimstone.
    • The destruction of Gomorrha serves as a warning against vice.

    🇷🇺Гоморра