Definitions

1. noun

A city in the West Bank, an ancient city said to have been conquered by the Israelites with the aid of God, and the site of a major archaeological excavation.

“The archaeologists were studying the ancient ruins of Jericho.”

2. noun

The method of siege warfare in which an attacking force, especially the Israelites, marched around the city and, with the help of God, the city walls collapsed.

“The book described the military tactics of the siege of Jericho.”

3. proper noun

A type of plant, specifically a species of wild geranium (Geranium rotundifolium).

“The flowers of the Jericho were a lovely purple color.”

4. surname

A surname of English origin.

“The Jerichos were a family known for their love of gardening.”