בָּבָה bâbâh

Meaning

something hollowed (as a gate), i.e. pupil of the eye

In the King James Version: apple (of the eye).

Derivation: feminine active participle of an unused root meaning to hollow out;

Where it is used

• Zechariah 2:8 For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “After His Glory has sent Me against the nations that have plundered you—for whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye—