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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A town mentioned in the Gospel of Luke in the New Testament, where Jesus is said to have appeared, after his death and resurrection, before two disciples. Various locations have been suggested.
2. 2
   A former city in the West Bank, Palestine. historical
3. 3
   A borough of Pennsylvania.

Synonyms

All synonyms

emmaus nicopolisimwasnicopolis

Etymology

From Latin Emmaus, from Koine Greek Ἐμμαοῦς (Emmaoûs), typically derived from Hebrew חמת (ḥammat, “hot spring”).

Related phrases

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