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hero
adjectivenounverb-transitiveB1
/ˈhɪər.əʊ/A person admired for great courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
hero sandwich
nounMedium
/ˈhɪərəʊ ˈsæn(d)wɪdʒ/A long, generously filled sandwich made with a whole loaf of bread or a long roll, typically sliced lengthwise and containing a large quantity of cold cuts, cheese, vegetables, and condiments, intended to be cut into portions for sharing or as a single substantial meal.
hero worship
nounverbC1
/ˈhɪər.əʊ ˌwɜː.ʃɪp/The practice of regarding someone as a hero and showing them excessive admiration.
hero's formula
nounLow
/ˈhɪər.əʊz ˈfɔː.mjə.lə/A mathematical formula used to calculate the area of a triangle when the lengths of all three sides are known.
herod
nounC2/Rare
/ˈhɛrəd/An eponym for a tyrannical, cruel, or murderous ruler, especially one who orders the killing of children.
herod agrippa
nounLow (Specialist/Historical)
/ˌhɛrəd əˈɡrɪpə/A name referring to two distinct client kings of Judea under Roman rule in the 1st century AD: Herod Agrippa I (c. 11 BC – AD 44) and his son, Herod Agrippa II (AD 27/28 – c. 92/100).
herod agrippa i
nounC2
/ˌhɛr.əd əˈɡrɪp.ə ðə ˈfɜːst/A king of Judea (ruled 41–44 AD), grandson of Herod the Great, named in the New Testament as the ruler who persecuted early Christians and died a gruesome death.
herod agrippa ii
nounVery Low (Specialist/Historical/Biblical)
/ˌhɛrəd əˈɡrɪpə ðə ˈsekənd/The last ruler from the Herodian dynasty, who reigned over territories in the Roman province of Judea during the 1st century AD, notably appearing in the New Testament during the trial of the Apostle Paul.
herod antipas
nounC1+ (Low)
/ˌhɛrəd ˈæntɪpæs/A historical figure from the New Testament, the tetrarch (ruler) of Galilee and Perea during the time of Jesus, known for ordering the execution of John the Baptist and for presiding over part of the trial of Jesus.
herodian
adjectivenounVery Low
/hɪˈrəʊdɪən/A member or supporter of the dynasty of Herod the Great or relating to that dynasty in ancient Judaea.
herodias
nounVery Rare
/hɪˈrəʊdɪəs/A female given name of Biblical origin, specifically referring to the wife of Herod Antipas, who demanded the execution of John the Baptist.
herodotus
nounC2
/hɪˈrɒd.ə.təs/The name of an ancient Greek historian from the 5th century BC, often called 'The Father of History'.
heroic
adjectivenounC1
/hɪˈrəʊɪk/Having the characteristics of a hero; extremely brave and willing to take risks.
heroic age
nounC1-C2 / Low-frequency Academic/Literary
/hɪˈrəʊ.ɪk eɪdʒ/A period in the early history or mythology of a nation or culture, characterized by legendary heroes, great deeds, and foundational events, often imbued with epic and semi-mythical qualities.
heroic couplet
nounC2
/hɪˌrəʊ.ɪk ˈkʌp.lət/A poetic form consisting of two rhymed iambic pentameter lines.
heroic drama
nounLow (Specialist/Historical)
/hɪˌrəʊ.ɪk ˈdrɑː.mə/A genre of play, popular in the late 17th century, featuring noble characters, elevated language, epic themes of love and honour, and dealing with high-stakes conflicts, often in rhyming couplets.
heroic poem
nounC1
/hɪˌrəʊ.ɪk ˈpəʊ.ɪm/A long, narrative poem that celebrates the deeds and adventures of a legendary or heroic figure.
heroic quatrain
nounlow
/hɪˌrəʊ.ɪk ˈkwɒt.reɪn/A four-line stanza in iambic pentameter with an abab rhyme scheme.
heroic stanza
nounLow
/hɪˌrəʊ.ɪk ˈstæn.zə/A verse form in poetry consisting of four lines of iambic pentameter, usually with an ABAB rhyme scheme.
heroic tenor
nounLow
/hɪˌrəʊ.ɪk ˈtɛn.ə/A powerful, strong, and ringing type of high male singing voice used in opera, especially suited for heroic roles.

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