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Erewhon

American  
[er-uh-hwon, -hwuhn, -won, -wuhn] / ˈɛr əˌʰwɒn, -ʰwən, -ˌwɒn, -wən /

noun

  1. a satirical novel (1872) by Samuel Butler.


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From the shelves of bougie Los Angeles grocer Erewhon to private events at clubs like Casa Cipriani, Loonen water has become the chosen hydration of the chic, affluent and health-conscious.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

When it comes to status-symbol drinks in Los Angeles, nothing quite measures up to Erewhon.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

When the only thing that you see are the influencers and Erewhon, that’s not the real L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

Walking around in flip-flops and burning his incense while bags from Erewhon sit on his countertop, he exudes an aura of California-cool.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 4, 2026

It was pleasant to sit lazily by the open window finishing a chapter of "Erewhon."

From The Beautiful and Damned by Fitzgerald, F. Scott (Francis Scott)

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