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Definition of Shiloh
1. Noun. The second great battle of the American Civil War (1862); the battle ended with the withdrawal of Confederate troops but it was not a Union victory.
Exact synonyms: Battle Of Pittsburgh Landing, Battle Of Shiloh
Generic synonyms: Pitched Battle
Group relationships: American Civil War, United States Civil War, War Between The States
Geographical relationships: Tennessee, Tn, Volunteer State
Generic synonyms: Pitched Battle
Group relationships: American Civil War, United States Civil War, War Between The States
Geographical relationships: Tennessee, Tn, Volunteer State
Definition of Shiloh
1. n. A word used by Jacob on his deathbed, and interpreted variously, as "the Messiah," or as the city "Shiloh," or as "Rest."
Medical Definition of Shiloh
1. A word used by Jacob on his deathbed, and interpreted variously, as "the Messiah," or as the city "Shiloh," or as "Rest." Origin: Heb. Shiloh, literally, quiet, rest, fr. Shalah to rest. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)