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hera

Pronunciation: /ˈhɪəɹə/

The English word “hera” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. A female hero; a heroine, especially in lesbian or feminist circles.

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.

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