"dingir" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dingirs [plural]
Etymology: From Sumerian 𒀭 (dig̃ir, “god”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sux|𒀭|t=god|tr=dig̃ir}} Sumerian 𒀭 (dig̃ir, “god”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} dingir (plural dingirs)
  1. Any Sumerian deity. Categories (topical): Gods
    Sense id: en-dingir-en-noun-TOZ2Pt1o Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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