noun

valkyrie

VAL-kih-ree

Valkyrie (noun) means In Norse mythology, one of the female figures who choose which warriors die in battle and lead them to Valhalla. Example: “The mural showed a valkyrie soaring over the battlefield.”

noun

In Norse mythology, one of the female figures who choose which warriors die in battle and lead them to Valhalla.

"The mural showed a valkyrie soaring over the battlefield."

How to use valkyrie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA mythical warrior-maiden of Norse legend who selects the honoured dead.

Word forms

valkyries plural

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Etymology

From Old Norse valkyrja, "chooser of the slain".

Origin: Old Norse

Rhymes for valkyrie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

What does “valkyrie” mean?

The word “valkyrie” means in Norse mythology, one of the female figures who choose which warriors die in battle and lead them to Valhalla. In plain terms, a mythical warrior-maiden of Norse legend who selects the honoured dead.

How do you pronounce “valkyrie”?

“Valkyrie” is pronounced VAL-kih-ree (/ˈvælˌkɪ.ɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “valkyrie” in a sentence?

Here is “valkyrie” used in a sentence: “The mural showed a valkyrie soaring over the battlefield.”

What part of speech is “valkyrie”?

“Valkyrie” is a noun.

Where does the word “valkyrie” come from?

The word “valkyrie” comes from Old Norse. From Old Norse valkyrja, "chooser of the slain".

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