SINCE 1828
Aaron
noun
Aar·on
| \ ˈa-rən
, ˈer-ən\
, ˈer-ən\
Definition of Aaron
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a brother of Moses and high priest of the Hebrews
Aaron
biographical name
Aar·on
| \ ˈer-ən
\
\
Definition of Aaron (Entry 2 of 2)
Hank 1934– Henry Louis Aaron American baseball player
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