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Holofernes Definition & Meaning

holofernes
noun
  1. (Apocrypha) the Assyrian general who was decapitated by the biblical heroine Judith

"Holofernes" in song lyrics

See how holofernes is used in real songs:

  • "judith slaying holofernes"
    AOL — AOL
  • "judith and her maidservant w head of holofernes"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does holofernes mean?
(Apocrypha) the Assyrian general who was decapitated by the biblical heroine Judith
What part of speech is holofernes?
Holofernes is a noun.

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