Hera

noun

He·​ra ˈhir-ə How to pronounce Hera (audio)
ˈhe-rə,
ˈher-ə How to pronounce Hera (audio)
: the sister and consort of Zeus compare juno

Word History

Etymology

Greek Hēra, Hērē

First Known Use

1584, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Hera was in 1584

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Cite this Entry

“Hera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hera. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

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