[he.ro] n, pl heroes [L heros, fr. Gk heros] (14c) 1 a: a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability b: an illustrious warrior c: a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities d: one that shows great courage
2. a: the principal male character in a literary or dramatic work b: the central figure in an event, period, or movement 3 pl usu heros : submarine 2
4: an object of extreme admiration and devotion: idol Hero n [L, fr. Gk Hero]: a legendary priestess of Aphrodite loved by Leander