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valhalla

Main Entry:: Val·hal·la
Pronunciation:: \val-ˈha-lə also väl-ˈhä-\
Function:: 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>

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