Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

anzu

Q: Where does anzu come from?

Learned borrowing from Sumerian 𒀭𒉎𒂂𒄷 (AN.IM.DUGUD^(MUŠEN) /Anzû/, “a mythical dragon-like bird”), origin unknown, perhaps from 𒀭 (An, “heaven”) + 𒍪 (zu, “to know”).

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.99 in modern English

Syllables: anzu
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A divine storm-bird in several Mesopotamian religions.

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Certain depictions of lion-headed eagles in Sumerian art.

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Sumerian 𒀭𒉎𒂂𒄷 (AN.IM.DUGUD^(MUŠEN) /⁠Anzû⁠/, “a mythical dragon-like bird”), origin unknown, perhaps from 𒀭 (An, “heaven”) + 𒍪 (zu, “to know”).

Questions

What does anzu mean?: A divine storm-bird in several Mesopotamian religions.
Where does anzu come from?: Learned borrowing from Sumerian 𒀭𒉎𒂂𒄷 (AN.IM.DUGUD^(MUŠEN) /⁠Anzû⁠/, “a mythical dragon-like bird”), origin unknown, perhaps from 𒀭 (An, “heaven”) + 𒍪 (zu, “to know”).

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