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  [nair-gahl] /ˈnɛər gɑl/ noun 1. (in Akkadian mythology) the god ruling, with Ereshkigal, the world of the dead. the great dog; that is, lion, one of the chief gods of the Assyrians and Babylonians (2 Kings 17:30), the god of war and hunting. He is connected with Cutha as its tutelary deity.

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  Nergal, protect the king! (1.) One of the “princes of the king of Babylon who accompanied him in his last expedition against Jerusalem” (Jer. 39:3, 13). (2.) Another of the “princes,” who bore the title of “Rabmag.” He was one of those who were sent to release Jeremiah from prison (Jer. 39:13) by “the captain […]

• Neri

  [nair-ee; Italian ne-ree] /ˈnɛər i; Italian ˈnɛ ri/ noun 1. Saint Philip (Filippo Neri) 1515–95, Italian priest: founder of Congregation of the Oratory. /ˈnɪərɪ/ noun 1. Saint Philip. Italian name Filippo de’ Neri. 1515–95, Italian priest; founder of the Congregation of the Oratory (1564). Feast day: May 26

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