"Tanit" meaning in All languages combined

See Tanit on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

IPA: /ˈtɑːnɪt/
Etymology: Of Semitic origin, from Punic 𐤕𐤍𐤕 (tnt). Found in Ancient Greek as Θινιθ (Thinith), Θεννειθ (Thenneith). Etymology templates: {{der|en|sem|-}} Semitic, {{der|en|xpu|𐤕𐤍𐤕}} Punic 𐤕𐤍𐤕 (tnt) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Tanit
  1. (mythology) A Punic and Phoenician goddess, the chief deity of Ancient Carthage alongside Baal-Hamon. Categories (topical): Gods, Mythology Synonyms: Tinnit
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