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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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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

Erewhon may be hoping to get a rent reduction, Greensfelder said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Erewhon opened its newest location in Glendale this month.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Erewhon accused the landlord, Midwood Investment and Development, of improperly increasing rent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 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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