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jotun Meaning & Definition

/ˈjəʊtʊn/

What Does Jotun Mean?

Jotun is a noun that means A member of a race of giants who usually stand in opposition to the Æsir and especially to Thor.

Jotun in Brief

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈjəʊtʊn/
Synonymsjotunn
Pluraljotuns

Jotun Definition (Noun)

  1. A member of a race of giants who usually stand in opposition to the Æsir and especially to Thor.

Synonyms of Jotun

Jotun synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

jotun (plural jotuns or jötnar)

Words That Rhyme With Jotun

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Origin of Jotun

Learned borrowing from Old Norse jǫtunn, from Proto-Germanic *etunaz (“giant”). Doublet of ettin.

Frequently Asked Questions About Jotun

What part of speech is jotun?

Jotun is a noun.

What is another word for jotun?

Words with a similar meaning to jotun include jotunn. See the full list of jotun synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of jotun?

The plural of jotun is jotuns.

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