Gideon


Gid·e·on

noun \ˈgi-dē-ən\

Definition of GIDEON

1
: an early Hebrew hero noted for his defeat of the Midianites
2
: a member of an interdenominational organization whose activities include the placing of Bibles in hotel rooms

Origin of GIDEON

Hebrew Gidhʽōn
First Known Use: 1535

Rhymes with GIDEON

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