Definitions

1. proper noun

The Mesopotamian god of fertility, water, and vegetation, worshipped in ancient Sumeria, Babylon, and Assyria.

“In Mesopotamian mythology, Thammuz was associated with the annual flooding of the Tigris River.”

2. archaic noun

A cypress tree, possibly associated with the Mesopotamian god Thammuz.

“The ancient temple dedicated to Thammuz featured a majestic cypress tree at its center.”