Joel

noun Jo·el \ˈjō(-ə)l\

Definition of JOEL

: the traditionally assumed author of the book of Joel

: a narrative and apocalyptic book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture — see bible table

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Latin, from Greek Iōēl, from Hebrew Yō'ēl

First Known Use: 14th century

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