Associations to the word «Volva»

Wiktionary

VÖLVA, noun. In Old Norse society, a female practitioner of magic divination and prophecy
VÖLVA, noun. (by extension) any prophetess, sooth-sayer, or witch
VOLVA, noun. A cup-shaped mass at the base of various fungi.
VOLVA, noun. Alternative form of völva

Dictionary definition

VOLVA, noun. Cuplike structure around the base of the stalk of certain fungi.

Wise words

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