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Definitions from WordNet

Noun bel has 2 senses
  1. bel, B - a logarithmic unit of sound intensity equal to 10 decibels
    --1 is a kind of sound unit
  2. Bel - Babylonian god of the earth; one of the supreme triad including Anu and Ea; earlier identified with En-lil
    --2 is a kind of
    Semitic deity

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Bel

Noun

Sense 1: A musical instrument shaped like an open-mouthed horn, used in Tibetan Buddhism for ceremonial purposes.

Example sentence: The monk played a serene melody on the bel during the temple ceremony.

Noun

Sense 2: A unit of sound intensity, equal to ten decibels.

Example sentence: The volume of the concert was around 80 bels, causing the crowd to cheer with excitement.

Verb

Sense 1: To express a feeling of longing or nostalgia for something.

Example sentence: She couldn't help but bel for her childhood home when she discovered an old photo album.

Adjective

Sense 1: Popular or well-liked by many people.

Example sentence: The new restaurant in town has become the bel spot for food enthusiasts.

Adjective

Sense 2: Pertaining to or characteristic of a particular locality.

Example sentence: The bakery offers a variety of bel pastries that are unique to their town.

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