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Alfheim

[ alv-heym ]

/ ˈælvˌheɪm /

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noun Scandinavian Mythology.

the domain of elves.

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Origin of Alfheim

<Old Norse Alfheimr, equivalent to alf- (stem of alfr) elf + heimr world, home

Words nearby Alfheim

alfalfa weevil, Al Farabi, Alfaro, Al Fatah, al Fayed, Alfheim, Alfie, Alfieri, alfilaria, al fine, alfisol

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How to use Alfheim in a sentence

Alfheim the gods to Frey gave in days of yore for a tooth-gift.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson|Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
So Frey went out, leaving the sir in their trouble, and came to his own lovely home, Alfheim.
Asgard Stories|Mary H. Foster and Mabel H. Cummings
In spite of the cloud that hung over Asgard all was fair and peaceful in Alfheim.
The Heroes of Asgard|Annie Keary
The road from Alfheim to Svartheim is not as long as you would be apt to imagine.
The Heroes of Asgard|Annie Keary