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valknut

valknut noun: a symbol consisting of three interlocked triangles, used by ancient Germanic peoples, but of uncertain meaning.

valknut: a symbol consisting of three interlocked triangles, used by ancient Germanic peoples, but of...
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Noun

valknut (plural valknuts)

  1. A symbol consisting of three interlocked triangles, used by ancient Germanic peoples, but of uncertain meaning.

Forms of valknut

pluralvalknuts
alternative formvalknot

Origin of valknut

Derived from Old Norse valr (“the slain”) and Old Norse knútr (“a knot”), meaning "knot of the slain". The term was coined in later history, as it is not known what name was used by the historical Norse.

Questions about valknut

What does valknut mean?
Valknut means a symbol consisting of three interlocked triangles, used by ancient Germanic peoples, but of uncertain meaning.
What part of speech is valknut?
Valknut is a noun.
What is the plural of valknut?
The plural of valknut is valknuts.

Words near valknut in the dictionary

  1. Valka
  2. Valkeakoski
  3. Valkenburg aan de Geul
  4. Valkenswaard
  5. valknot
  6. valknut
  7. valknuts
  8. Valko
  9. Valkos
  10. valks
  11. Valky

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