| Share
 
Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—A

Avalon

An ocean island, where King Arthur resided and was buried. The word means “Apple island” (aval , apple; yn, island); and it is generally thought to mean Glastonbury, a name derived from the Saxon glastn (green like glass).

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
Avant Courier
Avalanche
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

More on Avalon from Infoplease:

  • Avalon - Avalon Avalon , in Celtic mythology, the blissful otherworld of the dead. In medieval romance it ...
  • Frankie Avalon - Frankie Avalon (Francis Thomas Avallone) singer, actor Born: 9/18/1939 Birthplace: Philadelphia A ...
  • Avalon: meaning and definitions - Avalon: Definition and Pronunciation
  • Suggestions for spelling of encyclopedia/avalon - The Infoplease spelling checker combines spelling help with our dictionary and thesaurus
  • Avalon - Avalon An ocean island, where King Arthur resided and was buried. The word means “Apple ...

Related Content

24 X 7

Private Tutor

Click Here for Details
24 x 7 Tutor Availability
Unlimited Online Tutoring
1-on-1 Tutoring
Explore Algebra , Precalculus Review