empyrean (the highest heaven or heavenly sphere in ancient and medieval cosmology consisting of fire or light)

  • 1empyrean — I. adjective Date: 15th century empyreal II. noun Date: circa 1610 1. a. the highest heaven or heavenly sphere in ancient and medieval cosmology usually consisting of fire or light b. the true and ultimate heavenly paradise 2. firmament, heavens …

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