Yggdrasil

noun

Ygg·​dra·​sil ˈig-drə-ˌsil How to pronounce Yggdrasil (audio)
: a huge ash tree in Norse mythology that overspreads the world and binds earth, hell, and heaven together

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Along with directing, Binoche also produced the film alongside Sébastien de Fonseca at Miao Productions, in co-production with Ola Strøm at Yggdrasil and Solène Léger at Léger Production. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025 This massive volume of data was then processed by Yggdrasil, the University of Geneva’s supercomputer named after the world-tree in Nordic mythology, source of secret knowledge according to the myth. — David Bressan, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Partnering with Yggdrasil, the provider delivers top-notch graphics, animations, and sound effects with a touch of holiday spirit through festive decorations. — Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024 This online casino has partnered with companies such as Yggdrasil, Microgaming, and NetEnt. — Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024 This means these hallowed halls of purple are festooned with games from BetSoft, Rival Gaming, Arrow’s Edge, Yggdrasil, Dragon Gaming, and Nucleus. — Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2024 But hanging from the branches of the world tree Yggdrasil (as Norse ritual dictates for a god's funeral) is too much for any mortal to endure, and the season ended with Shadow perishing on the tree. — Christian Holub, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2021

Word History

Etymology

Old Norse

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Yggdrasil was in 1770

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“Yggdrasil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Yggdrasil. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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