Avalon
Syllables: Av·a·lonUK/ˈav.əˌlɒn//ˈæv.əˌlɑn/
Avalon proper noun: an island, represented as an earthly paradise in the western seas, to which King Arthur and other heroes were carried at death.
Proper noun
Avalon
- An island, represented as an earthly paradise in the western seas, to which King Arthur and other heroes were carried at death.
- A city in Santa Catalina Island, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North America.
- A locality in the City of Greater Geelong, south western Victoria, Australia
Avalon meaning in Marathi
Avalon in Marathi
- earthly paradise in the western seas, in the Arthurian legend
- अॅव्हालॉन aĕvhālŏn
Forms of Avalon
| alternative form | Avallon |
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| alternative form | Avilion |
Origin of Avalon
From Latin Avallōnia and īnsula Avallōnis, from Proto-Brythonic *aβaln (“apple tree”), from Proto-Celtic *abalnā, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₂ébōl. Cognate with Welsh Afallon /Afallach.
Words formed from Avalon
Questions about Avalon
- What does Avalon mean?
- Avalon means an island, represented as an earthly paradise in the western seas, to which King Arthur and other heroes were carried at death.
- What is Avalon in Marathi?
- Avalon in Marathi is अॅव्हालॉन (aĕvhālŏn). See Avalon meaning in Marathi.
- What part of speech is Avalon?
- Avalon is a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce Avalon?
- Avalon is pronounced /ˈav.əˌlɒn/ (UK).
Words near Avalon in the dictionary
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