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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). Related: Edenic.

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Definitions of Eden from WordNet

Eden (n.)
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace;
Synonyms: paradise / nirvana / heaven / promised land / Shangri-la
Eden (n.)
a beautiful garden where Adam and Eve were placed at the Creation; when they disobeyed and ate the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil they were driven from their paradise (the fall of man);
Synonyms: Garden of Eden
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