[ ˌɛmpʌɪ'ri:ən , -pɪ- , ɛm'pɪrɪən ]
■ adjective literary relating to heaven.
■ noun ( the ~ ) the highest part of heaven, thought by the ancients to be the realm of pure fire.
↘ literary the sky.
Derivatives
empyreal ˌɛmpʌɪ'ri:əl , -pɪ- , ɛm'pɪrɪəl adjective
Origin
ME: via med. L. from Gk empurios , from en- 'in' + pur 'fire'.