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Balor

Balor proper noun: a king of the Fomorians, supposed to have lived on Tory Island. Son of Buarainech. Husband of Cethlenn. Father of Ethniu.

Proper noun

Balor

  1. (Irish) A king of the Fomorians, supposed to have lived on Tory Island. Son of Buarainech. Husband of Cethlenn. Father of Ethniu.
  2. (rare) A male given name.

Questions about Balor

What does Balor mean?
Balor means a king of the Fomorians, supposed to have lived on Tory Island. Son of Buarainech. Husband of Cethlenn. Father of Ethniu.
What part of speech is Balor?
Balor is a proper noun.

Words near Balor in the dictionary

  1. Balonne
  2. Balons
  3. Balook
  4. balopticon
  5. balopticons
  6. Balor
  7. Balorinay
  8. Balornock
  9. balot
  10. balotade
  11. balotades

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