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>