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Hess Definition & Meaning

hess
noun
  1. English pianist (1890-1965)
  2. Swiss physiologist noted for studies of the brain (1881-1973)
  3. Nazi leader who in 1941 flew a solo flight to Scotland in an apparent attempt to negotiate a peace treaty with Great Britain but was imprisoned for life (1894-1987)
  4. United States physicist (born in Austria) who was a discoverer of cosmic radiation (1883-1964)

"Hess" in song lyrics

See how hess is used in real songs:

  • "alfred hess"
    AOL — AOL
  • "washington hess"
    AOL — AOL
  • "central air hess"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with hess

Usage tips for "hess"

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Frequently asked questions

What does hess mean?
English pianist (1890-1965) Swiss physiologist noted for studies of the brain (1881-1973) Nazi leader who in 1941 flew a solo flight to Scotland in an apparent attempt to negotiate a peace treaty with Great Britain but was imprisoned for life (1894-1987) United States physicist (born in Austria) who was a discoverer of cosmic radiation (1883-1964)
What part of speech is hess?
Hess is a noun.
How many definitions does hess have?
Hess has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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