GEHENNA


Meaning of GEHENNA in English

n.

Pronunciation: gi- ' he-n ə

Function: noun

Etymology: Late Latin, from Greek Geenna, from Hebrew G ē ' Hinn ō m, literally, valley of Hinnom

Date: circa 1534

1 : a place or state of misery

2 : HELL 1A(2)

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