hieron

Speech parts

1. hieron - Noun

2. Hieron - Proper noun

Meaning

A consecrated place; esp., a temple.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

temple shrine sanctuary Holy Temple holy site sacred place sacrosanct place sacred edifice sacred ground divine abode divine sanctuary holy sanctuary holy shrine sacred shrine sacred temple
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Anagrams

heroin Horine hoenir

Examples

Though they [philosophers] write contemptu gloriæ, yet as Hieron observes, they will put their names to their books. Robert Burton

Apparently, Pytheas said that tides ended at the "sacred promontory" (Hieron akrōtērion, or Sagres Point ), and from there to Gades is said to be 5 days' sail. Source: Internet

The Hieron (Sanctuary) of Apollo adjacent to the Sacred Lake, was the place where the god was said to have been born. Source: Internet

When Hieron of Syracuse presented a golden statuette of the goddess to Rome, the Senate had it placed in the temple of Capitoline Jupiter among the greatest (and most sacred) deities. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

hieromnemon hieromonach hieromonk Hieronymian Hieronymic hieronymite