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Abel

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A·bel  (bl)
In the Bible, the son of Adam and Eve who was slain by his elder brother, Cain.
Abel, Sir Frederick Augustus 1827-1902.
British chemist noted for his research and writings concerning explosives. He invented cordite (1889) with Sir James Dewar.
Abel [ˈeɪbəl]
n
(Christian Religious Writings / Bible) Old Testament the second son of Adam and Eve, a shepherd, murdered by his brother Cain (Genesis 4:1-8)
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Noun1.Abel - Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)
Niels Abel, Niels Henrik Abel
2.Abel - (Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Abel was killed by Cain
Old Testament - the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible
Translations
Abel [ˈeɪb/əl] n → Abele m


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There appeared to be another shaking of hands in consequence, and when it was over, the old gentleman said that, though he said it who should not, he believed no son had ever been a greater comfort to his parents than Abel Garland had been to his.
The Old Curiosity Shop by Dickens, Charles View in context
Cain's envy was the more vile and malignant, towards his brother Abel, because when his sacrifice was better accepted, there was no body to look on.
The Essays by Bacon, Sir Francis View in context
They said that it meant Abel, so strong was Hester Prynne, with a woman's strength.
The Scarlet Letter by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
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