He|ro

he|ro «HIHR oh», noun, plural -roes.

1. a man or boy admired for his bravery, great deeds, or noble qualities: »

George Washington is one of our great heroes.

2. a person admired for contribution to a particular field: »

heroes of science.

3. the most important male person in a story, play, or poem: »

I want a hero…I'll therefore take our ancient friend Don Juan (Byron).

4. Greek Legend. a man of more than human strength, courage, or ability, especially a warrior favored by the gods. Hercules and Achilles were heroes.

5. U.S. hero sandwich.

╂[ultimately < Latin hērōs < Gre hōs]

He|ro «HIHR oh», noun.

Greek Legend. a priestess of Aphrodite at Sestos. Her lover, Leander, swam the Hellespont from Abydos nightly to visit her, and was drowned. Hero killed herself because of his death.