Elysian fields
/ɪˈlɪziən ˈfiːldz/ name
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 (Greek mythology) the abode of the blessed after death wordnet
Proper Noun
- 1 Elysium; home of the blessed, after death. Greek, Roman, plural, plural-only
"Indeed, the Elysian Fields themselves were a part of Hades, though they have since been removed to Paris."
- 2 A place or state of ideal happiness; paradise. idiomatic, plural, plural-only
Synonyms
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More examples"Indeed, the Elysian Fields themselves were a part of Hades, though they have since been removed to Paris."
Etymology
From Elysian + fields, as a calque of Latin Campī Ēlysiī, from Ancient Greek Ἠλῠ́σῐον Πεδῐ́ον (Ēlŭ́sĭon Pedĭ́on).