'Ziggurat' definitions:

Definition of 'ziggurat'

From: WordNet
noun
A rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians [syn: ziggurat, zikkurat, zikurat]

Definition of 'Ziggurat'

From: GCIDE
  • Ziggurat \Zig"gu*rat\, n. A temple tower of the Babylonians or Assyrians, consisting of a lofty pyramidal structure, built in successive stages, with outside staircases, and a shrine at the top; -- called also zikkurat. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

Definition of 'ziggurat'

From: GCIDE
  • Zikkurat \Zik"ku*rat\, n. A temple tower of the Babylonians or Assyrians, consisting of a lofty pyramidal structure, built in successive stages, with outside staircases, and a shrine at the top; -- called also ziggurat. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]