helen

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Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

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Definition

  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

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Synonyms

Helen of Troy

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