hera en · NOUN
Pronunciation
Etymology
Apparently a feminization of hero, replacing -o (suffix implying masculinity) with -a (“suffix implying femininity”). Sometimes capitalized as if assumed to be related to Hera.
Meanings
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(uncommon) A female hero; a heroine, especially in lesbian or feminist circles.
For quotations using this term, see Citations:hera.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| heras | Number=Plur | lexicographic |