par·a·dise
[par-uh-dahys, -dahyz]–noun
1.
2.
an intermediate place for the departed souls of the righteousawaiting resurrection.
3.
( often initial capital letter
) Eden ( def. 1 ) .
4.
5.
a state of supreme happiness; bliss.
6.
Origin:
before 1000; Middle English, Old English paradīs < Late Latinparadīsus < Greek parádeisos park, pleasure-grounds < Iranian; compare Avestan pairi-daēza enclosure
before 1000; Middle English, Old English paradīs < Late Latinparadīsus < Greek parádeisos park, pleasure-grounds < Iranian; compare Avestan pairi-daēza enclosure
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