Abel

/ˈeɪbəl/
/ˈeɪbəl/
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Other forms: Abels

Definitions of Abel
  1. noun
    (Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Abel was killed by Cain
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    example of:
    adult male, man
    an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
  2. noun
    Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)
    synonyms: Niels Abel, Niels Henrik Abel
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    example of:
    mathematician
    a person skilled in mathematics
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