"Nergal" meaning in English

See Nergal in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: Nirgal [alternative], Nirgali [alternative]
Etymology: Learned borrowing from Sumerian π’€­π’„Šπ’€•π’ƒ² (ᡈGÌR-UNUG-GAL /⁠nergal⁠/). Etymology templates: {{lbor|en|sux|π’€­π’„Šπ’€•π’ƒ²|tr=ᡈGÌR-UNUG-GAL|ts=nergal}} Learned borrowing from Sumerian π’€­π’„Šπ’€•π’ƒ² (ᡈGÌR-UNUG-GAL /⁠nergal⁠/) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Nergal
  1. (Mesopotamian mythology) A deity worshipped throughout ancient Mesopotamia, associated with war, pestilence, and the Sun.
    Sense id: en-Nergal-en-name-qgAPp6Lv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Mesopotamian deities

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