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tammuz

/ˈtæm.ʊz/

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noun

/ˈtæm.ʊz/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее либо десятый месяц гражданского года (четвёртый месяц церковного года, приходящийся на июнь-июль), либо шумерского и вавилонского бога пастбищ и растительности, супруга Инанны.

A proper noun referring to either the tenth month of the civil year (fourth month of the ecclesiastic year, occurring in June and July) or a Sumerian and Babylonian god of pastures and vegetation, consort of Inanna.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Hebrew calendar monthC1formal

    The tenth month of the civil year and the fourth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Hebrew calendar, corresponding to parts of June and July.

    ruТаммуз

    • The fast of the 17th of Tammuz marks the beginning of the Three Weeks.
    • Tammuz is a summer month in the Jewish calendar.
    • Many historical events are commemorated during the month of Tammuz.

    Synonymsthammuz

  2. Ancient Mesopotamian deityC1formal

    A Sumerian and Babylonian god of shepherds, pastures, and vegetation, who was the consort of the goddess Inanna (Ishtar).

    ruТаммуз

    • The myth of Tammuz describes his annual death and rebirth.
    • Inanna descended to the underworld to rescue her lover Tammuz.
    • Tammuz was mourned annually in ancient Mesopotamian rituals.

    Synonymsdumuzi

Forms
  • tammuzim plural form
  • tammuzim's possessive plural form
  • tammuz's possessive singular form