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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A tall palm (Mauritia flexuosa) of northern South America having large fan-shaped leaves and used for food, fiber, and building.
- noun A tree in the Garden of Eden whose fruit, if eaten, gave everlasting life.
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reesetee commented on the word tree of life
An unusual hex sign featuring a stylized tree heavy with fruit. Each of the tree’s fruits depicts a traditional geometric hex design: the rosette offers good luck; the eight-pointed star offers abundance; the hearts ensure love and romance; the tulips provide faith, hope, and charity; the raindrops ensure harmony with nature. An outer circle surrounding the tree symbolizes everlasting life. Overall, the design signifies a happy life and joyful memories.
November 21, 2007
whichbe commented on the word tree of life
Mentioned in the Book of Genesis, it has the potential to grant immortality to Adam and Eve. (Wikipedia)
May 22, 2008
brobbins commented on the word tree of life
Holy Law (inward, allegorical meaning of text), Oral Law
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree_of_life_(Kabbalah)'>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree_of_life_(Kabbalah)
July 24, 2009
arcadia commented on the word tree of life
I like when this is used as an alternate term for placenta.
July 24, 2009