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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)
2.Abel - (Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of ManAbel - (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
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Abel [ˈeɪbl] nAbele m


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Today's Cains, have separated themselves into their own groups Always contriving, creating the Abels some ingenious new hoops.
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Reisberger EM, Abels C, Landthaler M, Szeimies RM: Histopathological diagnosis of onychomycosis by periodic acid-Schiff-stained nail clippings.
 
 
 
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