Etymology

elysian

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Today it means: Of or pertaining to Elysian or Elysium, the location. Full definition →

Latin Elysium ← Ancient Greek Ἠλύσιον
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἨλύσιον“Elysium; one of the Elysian Fields”
  2. Latin · derived fromElysium
  3. English todayElysian

From Latin Elysium (from Ancient Greek Ἠλύσιον (Ēlúsion, “Elysium; one of the Elysian Fields”)) + -an (adjective-forming suffix).

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