Eden

[ eed-n ]

/ ˈid n /

noun

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.

Origin of Eden

From the Hebrew word 'ēden delight, pleasure

Also called Garden of Eden (for defs 1–3).

OTHER WORDS FROM Eden

E·den·ic

[ee-den-ik] /iˈdɛn ɪk/, adjective

Definition for eden (2 of 2)

Eden²

[ eed-n ]

/ ˈid n /

noun

(Robert) Anthony, Earl of Avon,1897–1977, British statesman: prime minister 1955–57.

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If Eden Foods wins their case, they can refuse to pay for all 20.
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For what can we conceive of that first Eden which we might not yet win back, if we chose?
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"I think Eden is the most appropriate name in the world," laughed Willard.
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British Dictionary definitions for eden (1 of 2)

Eden¹

/ (ˈiːdən) /

noun

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

Derived forms of Eden

Edenic (iːˈdɛnɪk), adjective

Word Origin for Eden

C14: from Late Latin, from Hebrew `ēdhen place of pleasure

British Dictionary definitions for eden (2 of 2)

Eden²

/ (ˈiːdən) /

noun

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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