Words Starting with "B"

The word 'ba' is often used in informal conversation, particularly as a representation of a sound or as part of expressions and interjections. It can signify a range of emotions such as greeting, annoyance, or agreement, depending on context. In some cultures, it’s also a term for father or can express sounds made in various contexts, including imitation of animal sounds.

Baal is a proper noun referring to a Canaanite deity. In modern usage, it appears as a name for gods in various ancient and fictional contexts. It is pronounced with two syllables, starting with a stressed long vowel and ending with a dark, open 'l' sound; the term is often treated as a borrowed religious name and can carry ceremonial or scholarly connotations in discussion.