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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A temple dedicated to a hero, often over his supposed tomb. historical

Etymology

From Latin hērōon, from Ancient Greek ἡρῷον (hērōîon), from ἡρῷος (hērōîos, “of a hero”).

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