"gallu" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gallus [plural]
Etymology: From Akkadian 𒋼𒇲 (gallûm, “Gallu”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|akk|gallûm|𒋼𒇲|t=Gallu|tr=gallûm}} Akkadian 𒋼𒇲 (gallûm, “Gallu”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} gallu (plural gallus)
  1. Great demons or devils of the ancient Mesopotamian Underworld. Categories (topical): Mesopotamian mythology
    Sense id: en-gallu-en-noun-V2yIQPcx Disambiguation of Mesopotamian mythology: 56 44 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 51 49
  2. A human adversary, one that is dangerous and implacable.
    Sense id: en-gallu-en-noun-dmsbRD5z Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 51 49
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: galla

Inflected forms

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