empyrean

noun

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

adjective

inspiring awe

of or relating to the sky or heavens

Roots

enem- · Greek · in pyrpyr- · Greek · fire aios-ean · Greek · pertaining to

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