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noun

Bible the oldest son of Adam and Eve, who killed his brother Abel: Gen. 4
any murderer, esp. of a brother

Origin: Heb qayin, lit., one created

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In the Bible, the eldest son of Adam and Eve, who murdered his brother Abel out of jealousy and was condemned to be a fugitive.

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