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Aar·​on | \ ˈa-rən How to pronounce Aaron (audio) , ˈer-ən \

Definition of Aaron

: a brother of Moses and high priest of the Hebrews

First Known Use of Aaron

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Aaron

Late Latin, from Greek Aarōn, from Hebrew Ahărōn

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“Aaron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aaron. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.

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