Tammuz Definition & Meaning

tammuz
noun
  1. the tenth month of the civil year; the fourth month of the ecclesiastic year (in June and July)
  2. Sumerian and Babylonian god of pastures and vegetation; consort of Inanna

"Tammuz" in song lyrics

See how tammuz is used in real songs:

  • "semirimas nimrod tammuz"
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  • "semiramis nimrod tammuz"
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  • "nimrod semerimas and tammuz"
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Usage tips for "tammuz"

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