Walkyrie

noun

Wal·​ky·​rie väl-ˈkir-ē How to pronounce Walkyrie (audio)
also väl-ˈkī-rē
or
ˈväl-kə-rē How to pronounce Walkyrie (audio)

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On Robbie's bust, Findikoglu added an archival Walkyrie brooch from 1900. Emma Banks, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

German Walküre & Old Norse valkyrja

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Walkyrie was before the 12th century

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“Walkyrie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Walkyrie. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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