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Abilene

abi·lene

UK/ˈæb.ɪˌliːn/ US/ˈæbɪˌlin/ uncommon

noun

1.
2.

a town in central Kansas west of Topeka; home of Dwight D. Eisenhower

Origin

From Latin Abilēnus, from Ancient Greek Ἀβιληνός (Abilēnós). By surface analysis, Abila + -ene.

Phrases

  • Abilene paradox

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