angel's ladder
The term "angel's ladder" has diverse meanings across different contexts, from biblical references to natural phenomena.
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Definition
C1Religion
(biblical)A symbolic ladder leading to heaven, as described in religious texts.
Example
- In the story of Jacob, the angel's ladder represents a connection between Earth and the divine.
B2Meteorology
(colloquial)Rays of sunlight that appear to fan out from the sun, often seen when the sun is low and clouds partially block it.
Example
- As the storm cleared, an angel's ladder appeared in the sky, casting beams of light on the landscape.
C2Botany
(scientific)A common name for a flowering plant belonging to the genus Polemonium.
Example
- The garden was adorned with angel's ladder, their delicate flowers swaying in the breeze.
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