Kur

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proper noun In Sumerian mythology, primarily a mountain or mountains, and usually referred to the Zagros mountains to the east of Sumer.

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The Badawi plait their locks in Kurún (horns) or Jadáil (ringlets) which are undone only to be washed with the water of the she-camel.

The Book of The Thousand Nights And A Night 2006
He is taking the "Kur" -- he looks as if he wanted it -- and she is taking rouge et noir.

Chantry House Charlotte Mary Yonge 1862
When Inanna descends into the Kur, she is entering a worldscape beyond her power, constructed from quirks far more powerful than her.

Archive 2009-07-01 Hal Duncan 2009
When Inanna descends into the Kur, she is entering a worldscape beyond her power, constructed from quirks far more powerful than her.

A Theory of Modes and Modalities Hal Duncan 2009
Kur: American viewers never knew this show was on.

'Dollhouse' canceled: Are we peeved or pleased by this development? | EW.com 2009
But instead of granting you adult status, Kur - relgyre killed her.

Here There Are Monsters 2010
The Kur then, with a prodigious strength, slowly lifted the flaming page 364 vat of bloodied oil over its head.

Cinnamon Roll 2010
It was the same chain, differently employed, that had fastened the Kur in the same place.

Cinnamon Roll 2010
The narrow, winding road ended at the Kur – the longest river in AZ and which flows through my town.

Jenni's life at the moment Jenni's life at the moment 2008
The narrow, winding road ended at the Kur – the longest river in AZ and which flows through my town.

Archive 2008-01-01 Jenni's life at the moment 2008