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
17 November 2024
(noun) asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
