Aaron

noun

Aar·on ˈa-rən

ˈer-ən

: a brother of Moses and high priest of the Hebrews

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Etymology

Late Latin, from Greek Aarōn, from Hebrew Ahărōn

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before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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Biographical Definition

Aaron

biographical name

Aar·on ˈer-ən

Hank 1934–2021 Henry Louis Aaron American baseball player

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Aaron

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