Jotunheim

noun Jo·tun·heim \-ˌhīm, -ˌhām\

Definition of JOTUNHEIM

: the home of the Jotuns in Norse mythology

Jo·tun·heim also Jo·tunn·heim \-ˌhīm, -ˌhām\

Old Norse Jǫtunheimar

First Known Use: 1855

geographical name Jo·tun·heim \ˈyō-t^ən-ˌhām\

mountains S cen Norway — see glittertind

Jo·tun·heim or Norw Jo·tun·hei·men \-ˌhā-mən\

Next Word in the Dictionary: joualPrevious Word in the Dictionary: JotunAll Words Near: Jotunheim

What made you want to look up Jotunheim? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears