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yggdrasil

(n): (Norse mythology) a huge ash tree whose roots and branches hold the earth and Heaven and Hell together
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about 1 month ago johnmperry said:

Mimir's tree

4 months ago spoonyalchemist said:

I've seen references to this in several video games. :P

9 months ago yarb said:

Love the word and the concept.

9 months ago VanishedOne said:

Ah, but how do we know where the stress falls?

(Actually, I've checked some dictionaries, and the answer seems to be: on the antepenultima.)

9 months ago Asativum said:

Like it's spelled, no?

9 months ago kewpid said:

How is it pronounced?

9 months ago SonofGroucho said:

Lovely concept. I've never heard of this before.

9 months ago michaelchang said: just plain lovely word: yggdrasil - i dig it

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