Helen

/ˈhɛlən/
/ˈhɛlɪn/
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Other forms: Helens

Definitions of Helen
  1. 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
    synonyms: Helen of Troy
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    mythical being
    an imaginary being of myth or fable
Pronunciation
US
/ˈhɛlən/
UK
/ˈhɛlɪn/
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