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Edda Definition & Meaning

edda
noun
  1. tropical starchy tuberous root
  2. either of two distinct works in Old Icelandic dating from the late 13th century and consisting of 34 mythological and heroic ballads composed between 800 and 1200; the primary source for Scandinavian mythology

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  • "cakes by edda"
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Frequently asked questions

What does edda mean?
tropical starchy tuberous root either of two distinct works in Old Icelandic dating from the late 13th century and consisting of 34 mythological and heroic ballads composed between 800 and 1200; the primary source for Scandinavian mythology
What part of speech is edda?
Edda is a noun.
How many definitions does edda have?
Edda has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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