Strong’s definition
a tower (from its size or height); by analogy, a rostrum; figuratively, a (pyramidal) bed of flowers
KJV gloss list in the source
castle, flower, tower. Compare the names following.
Source pronunciation notation: mig-dawl'
Derivation recorded by Strong
also (in plural) feminine מִגְדָּלָה; from H1431 (גָּדַל);
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