Eden1
[eed-n]
- the place where Adam and Eve lived before the Fall. Gen. 2:8–24.
- any delightful region or abode; paradise.
- a state of perfect happiness or bliss.
- a town in N North Carolina.
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Origin of Eden1
From the Hebrew word 'ēden delight, pleasure
Also called Garden of Eden (for defs 1–3).
Eden2
[eed-n]
- (Robert) Anthony, Earl of Avon,1897–1977, British statesman: prime minister 1955–57.
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Examples from the Web for eden
Contemporary Examples
This hidden Eden continues to baffle geologists with its oculus of volcanic stone.
Runner-Up: Pauline Etienne, Eden I could not take my eyes off this immensely talented Belgian actress.
Oscar Season Kicks Off in Toronto: Channing Tatum, Kristen Stewart, and More Court Awards GloryMarlow Stern
September 14, 2014
Art can be an accomplice to the process of destroying Eden but is never the sole agent.
But unlike Hobby Lobby, who rejected just four types of contraception, Eden Foods is rejecting all of them.
Editor's Note: An earlier version wrongly attributed Whole Foods' statement to Eden Foods.
Historical Examples
The spot is indeed a corner of Eden—a happy valley, to be transformed, alas!
The Roof of FranceMatilda Betham-Edwards
Eden hadn't need to go a-begging yet, sir,' remarked the General.
Life And Adventures Of Martin ChuzzlewitCharles Dickens
If we determine on Eden, the business shall be commenced as soon as we get there.
Life And Adventures Of Martin ChuzzlewitCharles Dickens
He had come to Eden on a speculation of this kind, but had abandoned it, and was about to leave.
Life And Adventures Of Martin ChuzzlewitCharles Dickens
We must at once think about constructing a railway between Eden Vale and the coast.
FreelandTheodor Hertzka
Eden1
- Also called: Garden of Eden Old Testament the garden in which Adam and Eve were placed at the Creation
- a delightful place, region, dwelling, etc; paradise
- a state of great delight, happiness, or contentment; bliss
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Word Origin
C14: from Late Latin, from Hebrew `ēdhen place of pleasure
Eden2
- Sir (Robert) Anthony, Earl of Avon. 1897–1977, British Conservative statesman; foreign secretary (1935–38; 1940–45; 1951–55) and prime minister (1955–57). He resigned after the controversy caused by the occupation of the Suez Canal zone by British and French forces (1956)
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Word Origin and History for eden
Eden
n.
early 13c., "delightful place," figurative use of the place described in Genesis, usually referred to Hebrew edhen "pleasure, delight," but perhaps from Ugaritic base 'dn and meaning "a place that is well-watered throughout" (see also Aden).
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