Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Peninsula (-s)
peninsula (-s), n. [L. pæne-, almost + insula, island.] (webplay: land, water).
- Island; dry land nearly surrounded by water.
- Land; place; location.
- [Fig.] solid earth; firm ground; sure footing.
- [Fig.] safe haven; getaway; place of escape; distant location; place perceived to be cut off from what was previously known or experienced.
- [Fig.] upper branch; high dwelling place in a tree; lofty arboreal region attached to the tree trunk by a narrow branch and surrounded by air.
- [Fig.] great expanse of land; long distance; large obstacle.
- Promised land; [fig.] desired reward.
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