HomeServicesBlogDictionariesContactSpanish Course
← Back to search

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.
See all B2 English words →

See also

Learn this word in context

See nunuz stone used in real conversations inside our free language course.

Start Free Course

Know this word better than we do? Language is a living thing — help us keep it growing. Collaborate with Babel Free