Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- proper noun (Sumerian mythology) The Sumerian goddess personifying the primeval sea; mother of the gods and of heaven and earth.
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- proper noun Sumerian mythology The
goddess of theprimeval sea that gave rise toheaven andearth .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun goddess personifying the primeval sea; mother of the gods and of heaven and earth
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Examples
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According to another text, it was Nammu, the sea, “the mother, who gave birth to heaven and earth” Samuel N. Kramer, Sumerian Mythology 39.
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Bee, Jeena, Nammu, Richa - do try it folks, the look and taste are both worth a try!
Marbled Cream Cheese Brownie - Sheer Chocolate Indulgence 2007
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