Abel

(ābəl)

noun

  1. a masculine name
  2. Bible the second son of Adam and Eve, killed by his brother Cain: Gen. 4

Origin: L < Gr Abel < ? Heb hevel, lit., breath

See Abel in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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

, 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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