Etymology

gallu

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Today it means: A great demon or devil of the ancient Mesopotamian Underworld. Full definition →

Akkadian 𒋼𒇲
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  1. Akkadian · learned borrowing from𒋼𒇲“gallu”
  2. English todaygallu

Learned borrowing from Akkadian 𒋼𒇲 (gallûm, “gallu”).

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