son of Adam

English

Etymology

In contrast to Adam and Eve from the Bible.

Pronunciation

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Noun

son of Adam (plural sons of Adam)

1. (idiomatic) Any man or boy; any male human.
   • 1850, Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology, London: H.G. Bohn, page 20:

     They were at last obliged to consent, and having endeavoured to console their sister, who shed copious floods of tears at the idea of parting with them and spending her days with one of the sons of Adam; and having received their garments, they took leave of her and flew away.

See also

• daughter of Eve