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Definition of Hebe

1. Noun. (Greek mythology) the goddess of youth and spring; wife of Hercules; daughter of Zeus and Hera; cupbearer to the Olympian gods.

Definition of Hebe

1. n. The goddess of youth, daughter of Jupiter and Juno. She was believed to have the power of restoring youth and beauty to those who had lost them.

Definition of Hebe

1. Proper noun. (Greek god) The goddess of youth, daughter of Zeus and Hera. Roman equivalent: JuventasOvid does not detect a unity of Hera (Juno) and Hebe (Juventas): he opens ''Fasti'' via with a dispute between Juno and Juventas claiming patronage of the month of June ([ on-line text]). ¹

2. Noun. (slang derogatory offensive) A Jew. ¹

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Definition of Hebe

1. a Jew [n -S]

Medical Definition of Hebe

1. 1. The goddess of youth, daughter of Jupiter and Juno. She was believed to have the power of restoring youth and beauty to those who had lost them. 2. An African ape; the hamadryas. Origin: L, fr. Gr. "hbh youth, "Hbh Hebe. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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