See Also: Freyr(encyclopedia)

prominence (iou) and Freyr (sh)


prominence (iou)



prominence noun. L16.
[French from Latin prominentia jutting out, from prominent-: see PROMINENT, -ENCE.]
A prominent thing, esp. a jutting outcrop, mountain, etc. L16.
The fact, quality, or condition of being prominent (lit. & fig.). E17.
Lancet Endothelial prominence typical of secondary syphilis. Village Voice Through a syndicated column..Rowan gained a national prominence.
b. Linguistics. The degree to which a sound or syllable stands out from its phonetic environment. E20.
A salient point or matter. E19.
Astronomy. A major eruption of incandescent gas projecting above the sun's chromosphere. Also solar prominence. L19.
prominency noun (a) (now rare) a projection; (b) prominence: M17.

Freyr (sh)




or Frey

Norse god of peace, fertility, rain, and sun, one of a group of fertility deities called Vanir.

The son of Nj?rd and brother of Freyja, he was especially venerated in pre-Christian Sweden, where he was considered the progenitor of the royal line. The best-known story about him told of his love and lust for the giantess Gerd, who was wooed and won for him by his servant. His worship was believed to bring good weather and great wealth.