noun

• A measure of relative power, defined as log₁₀(P ₁/P ₂), where P₁ and P₂ are the measured and reference power respectively.
• (mythology) A Babylonian deity, corresponding to the Semitic Baal.
• (Armenian mythology) An evil giant who ruled Babylon prior to his defeat by the Armenian culture hero Hayk.
• A female given name.
• Alternative form of bael (“Indian tree”) [A tropical fruit tree from India, Aegle marmelos.]