EMPYREAN


Meaning of EMPYREAN in English

/em'peuh ree"euhn, -puy-, em pir"ee euhn, -puy"ree-/ , n.

1. the highest heaven, supposed by the ancients to contain the pure element of fire.

2. the visible heavens; the firmament.

adj.

3. empyreal.

[ 1605-15; empyre ( us ) EMPYREAL + -AN ]

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