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mímir

/ˈmimɪɹ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
mimir
IPA
/ˈmimɪɹ/
8
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A figure in Norse mythology renowned for his knowledge and wisdom, beheaded during the Æsir-Vanir War, after which Odin receives secret knowledge and counsel from the severed head.

Etymology

From Old Norse Mímir, meaning “the rememberer” or “the wise one”.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈmimɪɹ/
  • British English: /ˈmiːmɪə(ɹ)/

Questions

How do you pronounce mímir?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmimɪɹ/.
What does mímir mean?
A figure in Norse mythology renowned for his knowledge and wisdom, beheaded during the Æsir-Vanir War, after which Odin receives secret knowledge and counsel from the severed head.
Where does mímir come from?
From Old Norse Mímir, meaning “the rememberer” or “the wise one”.

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