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Definition of Helena
1. Noun. Capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana.
Generic synonyms: State Capital
Group relationships: Montana, Mt, Treasure State
Definition of Helena
1. n. See St. Elmo's fire, under Saint.
Definition of Helena
1. Proper noun. (Ancient Greek female given name). ¹
2. Proper noun. The capital of the state of Montana. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Helena
Literary usage of Helena
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Rebellion Record: A Diary of American Events by Frank Moore, Edward Everett (1867)
"Moreover, from information, considered reh'able, in my possession, the capture
of Helena by the forces at my disposal seemed perfectly practicable. ..."
2. Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Standard Work of Reference in Art, Literature (1907)
"Map of St. Helena. pheric denudation. The northern rim of the great crater ...
On the leeward side of St. Helena the sea-face is generally formed by cliffs ..."
3. The Catholic Encyclopedia: An International Work of Reference on the by Charles George Herbermann, Edward Aloysius Pace, Condé Bénoist Pallen, Thomas Joseph Shahan, John Joseph Wynne (1913)
"On 7 March, 1884, the Diocese of Helena was created, embracing the whole of
Montana, and Bishop Brondel was appointed to the see. ..."
4. The Green Fairy Book edited by Andrew Lang (1906)
"Helena did all she could to gain her love, and performed the heavy work given her
... One day she gave Helena twelve pounds of mixed feathers and bade her ..."
5. The Cambridge Modern History by Adolphus William Ward, George Walter Prothero (1907)
"IBIS] Napoleon removed to St Helena. of Napoleon's presence in the place of his
captivity. Meanwhile, on July 28, the British Government had decided to send ..."
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