"Anzu" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Learned borrowing from Sumerian 𒀭𒉎𒂂𒄷 (AN.IM.DUGUD^(MUŠEN) /⁠Anzû⁠/, “a mythical dragon-like bird”), origin unknown, perhaps from 𒀭 (An, “heaven”) + 𒍪 (zu, “to know”). Etymology templates: {{lbor|en|sux|𒀭𒉎𒂂𒄷|t=a mythical dragon-like bird|tr=AN.IM.DUGUD^(MUŠEN)|ts=Anzû}} Learned borrowing from Sumerian 𒀭𒉎𒂂𒄷 (AN.IM.DUGUD^(MUŠEN) /⁠Anzû⁠/, “a mythical dragon-like bird”), {{unk|en|nocap=1}} unknown Head templates: {{en-prop}} Anzu
  1. (Mesopotamian mythology) A divine storm-bird in several Mesopotamian religions. Categories (topical): Mesopotamian mythology
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  2. (archaeology) Certain depictions of lion-headed eagles in Sumerian art. Categories (topical): Archaeology
    Sense id: en-Anzu-en-name-1IrjAFyN Topics: archaeology, history, human-sciences, sciences
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