Hyrule

English

Etymology

First use appears in 1986 with the release of The Legend of Zelda.

Proper noun

Hyrule

1. (video games) The kingdom that serves as the iconic setting for a majority of the games in the Legend of Zelda series.
   • 1989, Art Ellis, Kim Ellis (illustrators), The Legend of Zelda - Molblin's Magic Spear:

     ... Hyrule was ruled by Princess Zelda, who used the magic of her Triforce triangles to help her people.

   • 1990, Donald R. McCrary, Conquering Zelda - The Unauthorized Guide, page 81:

     The scenery of Hyrule includes roads, water, mountains, plains, deserts, graveyards, forests, swamps, bridges, caves, towns, and, of course, the Palaces.

   • 1991, Steven A. Schwartz, The Big Book of Nintendo Games, page 182:

     Also included is a fold-out map that shows the layout of the land of Hyrule, describes some of the creatures you'll meet and the weapons you can obtain, and offers still more playing tips.

   • 2002, Bryan Stratton, Stephen Stratton, The Legend of Zelda, A Link to the Past: Prima's Official Strategy Guide, page 172:

     Hyrule's large bodies of water have several whirlpools.

Anagrams

• Hurley, hurley