VALHALLA


Meaning of VALHALLA in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ val-ˈha-lə also ]

väl-ˈhä- noun

Etymology: German & Old Norse; German Walhalla, from Old Norse Valhǫll, literally, hall of the slain, from valr the slain (akin to Old English wæl slaughter, the slain) + hǫll hall; akin to Old English heall hall

Date: 1768

1. : the great hall in Norse mythology where heroes slain in battle are received

2. : a place of honor, glory, or happiness : heaven

an academic's Valhalla

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.