the eighth wonder of the world



the eighth wonder of the world

Something deemed magnificent enough to be recognized along with the classical Seven Wonders of the World (which include the Great Pyramids of Egypt and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon). Many people consider the Great Wall of China to be the eighth wonder of the world.
See also: of, wonder, world

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
TjaŽ-Slovene
Law-Medieval English
Yissakhar-Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Aksel-Danish, Norwegian
JulianJOO-lee-ən (English), JOOL-yən (English), YUWL-yahn (Polish), YOO-lee-ahn (German)English, Polish, German
Rosangelaro-zahn-JE-lahItalian