Elli
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Elli
< Icelandic elli, literally, old age. Cf. eld
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile long-distance rail traffic slowly resumed on Saturday in northern Germany, after being completely suspended on Friday due to another storm named Elli, rail opetaor Deutsche Bahn said.
From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026
Jaime Lee explained how the next generation of GLP-1 medications from Elli Lilly and Novo Nordisk could make life a lot easier for people who need to lose weight.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 19, 2025
Not all of them were inviting: Elli Papakonstantinou and Susanne Kennedy, two experimental European directors, created stage worlds so bizarre that following the action proved a tall order.
From New York Times • Jun. 13, 2023
In the St Elli shopping centre, in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, there is less confidence.
From BBC • Nov. 16, 2022
And then, seeing the expression on Thor’s face, he said, “Her name is Elli, and I have seen her defeat men who seemed stronger than you when she wrestled them. Do not be overconfident, Thor.”
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
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