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