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Noun sigyn has 1 sense
  1. Sigyn - (Norse mythology) wife of Loki; held a cup over him during his punishment to spare him the pain of drops of poison
    --1 is a kind of
    Norse deity

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Term: sigyn

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: In Norse mythology, Sigyn is a goddess who is married to Loki. She is often portrayed as a symbol of loyalty and endurance.

Sample Sentence: In Norse tales, Sigyn remained by Loki's side even in his darkest hours.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2: Sigyn also refers to a genus of fungus in the family Strophariaceae, commonly known as the wood blewit.

Sample Sentence: The sigyn mushrooms grew abundantly in the damp forest.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 3: In some local folklore, Sigyn is a traditional name given to a female protagonist who possesses healing abilities and protects her community.

Sample Sentence: The wise Sigyn used her knowledge of herbs to cure the sick villagers.

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