helen
noun
Simple meaning
The beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris.
Pronunciation
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ˈhɛlən
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Definition
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noun
Greek mythology
The beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
Greek mythology
The daughter of Zeus and Leda, considered to be the most beautiful woman in the world; her abduction by Paris brought about the Trojan War.
A minor city in White County, Georgia.
A place in the United States
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