ZION

Utopia, Zion, Sion

(noun) an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal

Israel, State of Israel, Yisrael, Zion, Sion

(noun) Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

Zion, Sion

(noun) originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem; “the inhabitants of Jerusalem are personified as ‘the daughter of Zion’”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Zi"on, n. Etym: [Heb. tsiy, originally, a hill.]

1. (Jewish Antiq.)

Definition: A hill in Jerusalem, which, after the capture of that city by the Israelites, became the royal residence of David and his successors.

2. Hence, the theocracy, or church of God.

3. The heavenly Jerusalem; heaven.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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13 April 2025

TIME

(noun) an instance or single occasion for some event; “this time he succeeded”; “he called four times”; “he could do ten at a clip”


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Coffee Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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