"hieron" meaning in English

See hieron in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: hierons [plural], hiera [plural]
Etymology: Ancient Greek ἱερόν (hierón, “sacred”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|ἱερόν||sacred}} Ancient Greek ἱερόν (hierón, “sacred”) Head templates: {{en-noun|s|hiera}} hieron (plural hierons or hiera)
  1. A consecrated place, especially a temple.

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