noun Etymology: Akkadian ziqqurratu Date: 1877 an ancient Mesopotamian temple tower consisting of a lofty pyramidal structure built in successive stages with outside staircases and a shrine at the top
ZIGGURAT
Meaning of ZIGGURAT in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012