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Elysian Elysium Death Greek I Lizh Uhn Adjective Relating Fields

Something "Elysian" refers to the Elysium Fields, the abode of the blessed after death, or to something that is blissful or delightful.

Algo "elíseo" se refiere a los Campos Elíseos, el lugar de descanso de los bienaventurados, o a algo que es dichoso o encantador.

Front Elysian \i-LIZH-uhn\
Back adjective
1. Of or relating to the Elysium Fields, the abode of the blessed after death.
2. Blissful; delightful.

[From Latin Elysium, from Greek elysion pedyon (Elysian plain/fields). In Greek mythology, Elysium (or the Elysian Fields) was the final resting place for the souls of heroes and the virtuous after their death. Earliest documented use: 1579.]

"Our neighbour stuck his head over the fence one arvo* and regaled me with Elysian illusions involving the company he worked for." - Doug Anderson; Summer Job: Toilet Assembler; The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia); Jan 10, 2012
* Australian slang for 'afternoon'

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