A mythical tree or vine which figures in some primitive beliefs as affording the means of ascent from underground regions to the surface, or from the surface to the sky. Forms of this myth are found in Malacca, Borneo, Celebes, New Zealand, and Polynesia.

Synonym of in heaven's name

(idiomatic) An intensifier used with questions.

(Judaism, Islam) The outermost of the heavenly spheres; a dwelling of the angels. / A state of great joy and satisfaction.

A small southern African shrub (Coleonema pulchellum) with small leathery leaves and white or pink flowers that is cultivated in California.

The philosophical construct that is the basis of the authority of the Son of Heaven.

Any such mandate or blessing.

(idiomatic) A state of contented bliss.

An Asiatic tree (Ailanthus altissima) having foliage similar to that of the sumacs and ill-scented staminate flowers, much used in traditional Chinese medicine, but considered invasive and often subject to control efforts.

fortunate, appropriate or providential, as if ordained by God