adam

Ad-am · proper_noun

imported

Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    A male given name of Hebrew origin.

  2. 2.

    [religion]In the Bible, the first man created by God.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    Adam's apple — The projection of the thyroid cartilage in the throat.
  • •
    not know someone from Adam — To not recognize someone at all.
  • •
    the old Adam — Human sinful nature.

Related words

See also: eve, name

Etymology

From Hebrew adam meaning "man" or "earth," related to adamah ("ground, earth").