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Definition of valkyrie

valkyrie

/ˈvæl.kɪ.ri/
val · ky · rie
Plural:valkyries
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Adjective:valkyrian
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valkyrie Lexical Profile

valkyrie Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

In Norse mythology, one of a host of female figures sent by the god Odin to choose which heroes will die in battle and escort their souls to the hall of Valhalla.

Example

"In the opera, the soprano portrays a fierce valkyrie who defies her father's command to protect a mortal hero."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old Norse valkyrja, literally meaning 'chooser of the slain,' from valr ('those slain in battle') and kyrja ('chooser'), related to the verb kjósa ('to choose').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Valkyrie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/valkyrie
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