Hero

  1. Proper noun.  (greekmyth) Any of a number of legendary men and women, including the priestess loved by Leander.
  2. Proper noun.  (rare) (given name, female) of English-speakers.
  3. Noun.  (rfc-sense) A real or mythical person of great bravery who carries out extraordinary deeds.
  4. Noun.  A role model.
  5. Noun.  The main protagonist in a work of fiction.
  6. Noun.  (rfc-sense) A champion.
  7. Noun.  A large sandwich made from meats and cheeses; a hero sandwich.
  8. Noun.  (context, food styling) The product chosen from several candidates to be photographed.

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This entry was last updated on RefTopia from its source on 3/20/2012.