Hero
proper nouncommon in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ˈhɪə.ɹəʊ//
- United Kingdom/[ˈhɪə.ɹəʊ~ˈçɪə.ɹəʊ]/
- United States//ˈhɪɹ.oʊ//
- United States//ˈhiɹ.oʊ//
- Canada//ˈhɛɹ.oʊ//
Any of a number of legendary men and women, including the priestess loved by Leander.
proper noun
- 1
Any of a number of legendary men and women, including the priestess loved by Leander.
- 2
rareA female given name from Ancient Greek of English-speakers.
You hear, Count Claudio: I can be secret as a dumb man; I would have you think so; but on my allegiance mark you this, on my allegiance: he is in love. With who? now that is your Grace's part. Mark how short his answer is: with Hero, Leonato's short daughter.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ἡρώ (Hērṓ).
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