ܢܪܓܠ

Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

Etymology

From Akkadian, from Sumerian 𒀭𒄊𒀕𒃲 (dGÌR-UNUG-GAL /⁠nergal⁠/).

Pronunciation

  • (Standard) IPA(key): [nɪr.ɡæːl.]
  • (Urmia) IPA(key): [nɪr.dʒæːl.]

Proper noun

ܢܸܪܓܲܠ • (nirgal) m

  1. (astronomy) Mars: The fourth planet in our solar system; represented by ♂.
  2. (Mesopotamian mythology) Nergal: An ancient Mesopotamian god associated with war. Corresponding to the Roman god Mars and the Greek god Ares.

See also

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