Joel

noun

Jo·​el ˈjō(-ə)l 

1

: the traditionally assumed author of the book of Joel

2

: a narrative and apocalyptic book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Iōēl, from Hebrew Yō'ēl

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

Joel

noun

Jo·​el ˈjō-əl 

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