"Enlil" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Ultimately from Sumerian 𒀭𒂗𒆀 (α΄°EN.LIL) Etymology templates: {{sup|D}} α΄°, {{bor|en|sux|𒀭𒂗𒆀|tr=α΄°EN.LIL}} Sumerian 𒀭𒂗𒆀 (α΄°EN.LIL) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Enlil
  1. (Mesopotamian mythology) A chief deity listed and written about in ancient Sumerian, Akkadian, Hittite, Canaanite and other Mesopotamian clay and stone tablets; the god of breath, wind, loft, and breadth. Categories (topical): Mesopotamian deities
    Sense id: en-Enlil-en-name-KcIhxOyW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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