paradise
[ par-uh-dahys, -dahyz ]
/ ˈpær əˌdaɪs, -ˌdaɪz /
noun
Origin of paradise
before 1000; Middle English, Old English
paradīs < Late Latin
paradīsus < Greek
parádeisos park, pleasure-grounds < Iranian; compare Avestan
pairi-daēza enclosure
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Definition for paradise (2 of 2)
Paradise
[ par-uh-dahys, -dahyz ]
/ ˈpær əˌdaɪs, -ˌdaɪz /
noun
a town in N California.
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British Dictionary definitions for paradise
paradise
/ (ˈpærəˌdaɪs) /
noun
heaven as the ultimate abode or state of the righteous
Islam
the sensual garden of delights that the Koran promises the faithful after death
Also called: limbo
(according to some theologians) the intermediate abode or state of the just prior to the Resurrection of Jesus, as in Luke 23:43
the place or state of happiness enjoyed by Adam before the first sin; the Garden of Eden
any place or condition that fulfils all one's desires or aspirations
a park in which foreign animals are kept
Word Origin for paradise
Old English, from Church Latin
paradīsus, from Greek
paradeisos garden, of Persian origin; compare Avestan
pairidaēza enclosed area, from
pairi- around +
daēza wall
Cultural definitions for paradise
paradise
A place or state of pure happiness. Christians (see also Christian) have identified paradise both with the Garden of Eden and with heaven.
Idioms and Phrases with paradise
paradise
see fool's paradise.