Abel (n.)

  1. Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)

    [ Syn: abel , niels abel , niels henrik abel ]

  2. (Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Abel was killed by Cain

    [ Syn: abel ]

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