woden

/ˈwoʊdən/

Definitions

1. noun

A tree (usually an ash) associated with Woden, the Anglo-Saxon god of war and poetry, and considered sacred in pre-Christian England.

“The ancient woden stood proudly in the heart of the village, a symbol of their cultural heritage.”

2. proper noun

A place name in Oxfordshire, England, named after the god Woden.

“The village of Woden was an important site for archaeological research in the 19th century.”

Synonyms

  • ash
  • oak

Antonyms

  • agnostic
  • secular