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empyrean definition

em·py·rean (em pir′ē ən; em′pī rē′ən, -pə-)

noun

  1. the highest heaven; specif.,
    1. among the ancients, the sphere of pure light or fire
    2. among Christian poets, the abode of God
  2. the sky; the celestial vault; firmament

Etymology: see empyreal & -an

adjective

empyreal

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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