/toh"fit, -fet/ , n. Bible.
1. a place in the valley of Hinnom, near Jerusalem, where, contrary to the law, children were offered as sacrifices, esp. to Moloch. It was later used as a dumping ground for refuse.
2. the place of punishment for the wicked after death; hell.
3. some place, condition, etc., likened to hell.
Also, Topheth /toh"fit, -fet/ .
[ 1350-1400; ME topheth a place-name ]