Jezebel

The definition of a jezebel is a shameless or wicked woman.

(noun)

An example of a jezebel is the character Anna Karenina, who betrays her husband by having an affair.

See Jezebel in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

Bible the wicked woman who married Ahab, king of Israel: 1 Kings 21:5-23; 2 Kings 9:30-37
any woman regarded as wicked, shameless, licentious, etc.

Origin: Heb 'Īzebhel

See Jezebel in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A woman who is regarded as evil and scheming.

Origin:

Origin: After Jezebel

Phoenician princess and queen of Israel as the wife of Ahab. According to the Bible, she encouraged idolatry and was ultimately killed by Jehu.

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