Abel (redirected from Abel, Niels Henrik)

A·bel  (bl)

In the Bible, the son of Adam and Eve who was slain by his elder brother, Cain.

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Abel, Sir Frederick Augustus 1827-1902.

British chemist noted for his research and writings concerning explosives. He invented cordite (1889) with Sir James Dewar.

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Abel [ˈeɪb^əl]

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)

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	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