Tammuz

Definitions of Tammuz
  1. noun
    the tenth month of the civil year; the fourth month of the ecclesiastic year (in June and July)
    synonyms: Thammuz
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    type of:
    Jewish calendar month
    a month in the Jewish calendar
  2. noun
    Sumerian and Babylonian god of pastures and vegetation; consort of Inanna
    synonyms: Dumuzi
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    example of:
    Semitic deity
    a deity worshipped by the ancient Semites
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