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Aatxe

Aatxe proper noun: a spirit in Basque mythology, a cave-dwelling shapeshifter usually taking the form of a young bull. Arising from his lair at night, more so in stormy weather, Aatxe attacks malevolent people such as criminals and, in addition, safeguards people by keeping them at home when danger is nearby.

aatxe: a spirit in Basque mythology, a cave-dwelling shapeshifter usually taking the form of a young bull....
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Proper noun

Aatxe

  1. A spirit in Basque mythology, a cave-dwelling shapeshifter usually taking the form of a young bull. Arising from his lair at night, more so in stormy weather, Aatxe attacks malevolent people such as criminals and, in addition, safeguards people by keeping them at home when danger is nearby.
    Synonyms:
    Aatxegorri

Synonyms of Aatxe

Origin of Aatxe

Borrowed from Basque Aatxe (“young bull”).

Questions about Aatxe

What does Aatxe mean?
Aatxe means a spirit in Basque mythology, a cave-dwelling shapeshifter usually taking the form of a young bull. Arising from his lair at night, more so in stormy weather, Aatxe attacks malevolent people such as criminals and, in addition, safeguards people by keeping them at home when danger is nearby.
What part of speech is Aatxe?
Aatxe is a proper noun.

Words near Aatxe in the dictionary

  1. aatheists
  2. aatma
  3. aatman
  4. aatmans
  5. aatmas
  6. Aatxe
  7. Aatxegorri
  8. AAU
  9. aaugh
  10. AAUP
  11. AAUs

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