Elysian Fields

/ɪˈlɪziən ˈfiːldz/

//ɪˈlɪziən ˈfiːldz// name

"elysian-fields" is a 13-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“Elysian Fields” is uncommon English (outside the top frequency list), classed as a proper noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency English
14
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Elysium; home of the blessed, after death.

Corpus desk

Index EN-elysian-fields · Elysian Fields · English

Elysian Fields · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 14 letters
  • VOW-6 6 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "E" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

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Key facts for Elysian Fields
PropertyValue
HeadwordElysian Fields
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechProper noun
IPA/ɪˈlɪziən ˈfiːldz/
Letters14
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Long-tail rank of “Elysian Fields” in English

Elysian Fieldsfalls outside the top-100,000 ranked English words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Elysian Fields is uncommon English outside the top frequency list, classed as aproper noun, transcribed /ɪˈlɪziən ˈfiːldz/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

No misspelling variants are generated for Elysian Fields in our index, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. Our dataset records no confusable match here, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Elysian + fields, as a calque of Latin Campī Ēlysiī, from Ancient Greek Ἠλῠ́σῐον Πεδῐ́ον (Ēlŭ́sĭon Pedĭ́on). The correct English form is Elysian Fields, spelled E-L-Y-S-I-A-N- -F-I-E-L-D-S.

Definition

  1. 1
    Elysium; home of the blessed, after death.
  2. 2
    A place or state of ideal happiness; paradise.

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

These source excerpts show how Elysian Fields appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Indeed, the Elysian Fields themselves were a part of Hades, though they have since been removed to Paris.

Etymology

From Elysian + fields, as a calque of Latin Campī Ēlysiī, from Ancient Greek Ἠλῠ́σῐον Πεδῐ́ον (Ēlŭ́sĭon Pedĭ́on).

This word in other languages

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Elysian Fields"?
"Elysian Fields" is spelled E-L-Y-S-I-A-N- -F-I-E-L-D-S. The IPA pronunciation is /ɪˈlɪziən ˈfiːldz/.
What does "Elysian Fields" mean?
As a proper noun, "Elysian Fields" means: Elysium; home of the blessed, after death.
How do you pronounce "Elysian Fields"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Elysian Fields" is /ɪˈlɪziən ˈfiːldz/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "Elysian Fields"?
From Elysian + fields, as a calque of Latin Campī Ēlysiī, from Ancient Greek Ἠλῠ́σῐον Πεδῐ́ον (Ēlŭ́sĭon Pedĭ́on). See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list