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Avalon

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Type Island
Usage Arthurian Romance
Pronounced Pron. AV-ə-lahn(English)
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Meaning & History

The name of the island paradise to which King Arthur was brought after his death. The name of this island is perhaps related to Welsh afal meaning "apple", a fruit that was often linked with paradise.

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Entry updated December 7, 2022

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