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Meaning of lamassu | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

/ləˈmasuː/

Definitions

An Assyrian protective deity, often depicted as having the head of a human, the body of an ox or lion, and the wings of a bird.
A representation – especially a statue – of a lamassu.
broadly

Equivalents

Français lamassu

Nederlands stierman

Polski lamassu

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

Lamaster Lamay Lamaze lamb Lamb County lamb fries