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Land of Enchantment
land of milk and honey
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land of milk and honey
land of milk and hon·ey


noun 
Definition:
 
1. fertile land promised to Israelites: in the Bible, a land of prosperity and plenty promised by God to the Israelites
2. any fertile region: a rich and fertile area or region of plenty ( literary )

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