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Meaning of nunuz stone | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A type of ancient Sumerian carved oval or ovoid ornamental stone.

Examples

“At the fourth gate the twin nunuz stones at Inanna's breast are removed; at the fifth gate, the gold ring of her hand; at the sixth gate, the breast plate which says "Come, man, Come"; and finally, at the seventh gate, the "pala garment" of her ladyship is removed.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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