Valhalla

noun Val·hal·la \val-ˈha-lə also väl-ˈhä-\

Definition of VALHALLA

: the great hall in Norse mythology where heroes slain in battle are received

: a place of honor, glory, or happiness : heaven <an academic's Valhalla>

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Origin of VALHALLA

German & Old Norse; German Walhalla, from Old Norse Valhǫll, literally, hall of the slain, from valr the slain (akin to Old English wæl slaughter, the slain) + hǫll hall; akin to Old English heall hall

First Known Use: 1768

Rhymes with VALHALLA

cantala, chuckwalla, cicala, corolla, halala, koala, Lingala, marsala, Messala, nyala, tambala, Uppsala

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