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Eden

|E/den|

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/ˈiːdən/

paradise

Etymology
Etymology Information

'Eden' originates from Hebrew, specifically the word 'Eden,' where 'eden' meant 'delight' or 'pleasure.'

Historical Evolution

'Eden' has remained largely unchanged from its original Hebrew form, maintaining its meaning of 'delight' or 'paradise.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'delight' or 'pleasure,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a place of pristine or abundant natural beauty and tranquility, often considered a paradise.

The garden was like an Eden, untouched and serene.

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Noun 2

in the Bible, the garden where Adam and Eve lived before the Fall.

According to the Bible, Adam and Eve were expelled from Eden.

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