aaron
Definition
Proper noun 1. A key religious figure in the Hebrew Bible: In the Old Testament, Aaron was the elder brother of Moses and served as the first High Priest of the Israelites. He is notably associated with the incident of the golden calf. 2. A renowned American baseball player: Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron (1934–2021), a Hall of Fame baseball player who held the record for most career home runs (755) for over 30 years.
Usage Examples
- Referring to the biblical figure:
- According to the Book of Exodus, Aaron served as the spokesman for his brother Moses.
- The priestly garments of Aaron are described in great detail in the Torah.
- Referring to the baseball player:
- Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's home run record in 1974.
- The career of Aaron is celebrated not only for his athletic prowess but also for his dignity in the face of racism.
Advanced Usage
- "Aaron's rod": This phrase refers to the staff carried by Aaron in the Bible, which miraculously budded to confirm his priestly authority. It is also the common name for several tall, flowering plants.
- The legend of Aaron's rod is found in the Book of Numbers.
- Used attributively to denote a record-breaking achievement in baseball, often in sports journalism.
- The young slugger is chasing an Aaron-esque home run total.
Variants and Related Words
- Aaronic (adjective): Pertaining to Aaron or the priestly line descended from him.
- The Aaronic priesthood was a central institution in ancient Israel.
- Aaronical (adjective): A less common variant of "Aaronic".
Synonyms
- For the baseball player: Hank Aaron, "Hammerin' Hank", Henry Aaron.
- For the biblical figure: The High Priest, the brother of Moses. (Note: There are no direct synonyms for proper nouns, but these are descriptive references.)
Related Phrases
- "Passing the torch": While not exclusive to him, this idiom is often used in the context of Hank Aaron's career, symbolizing the breaking of Babe Ruth's long-standing record.
- When he hit home run number 715, it was a moment of passing the torch in baseball history.
Noun
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(Old Testament) elder brother of Moses and first high priest of the Israelites; created the golden calf
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United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)
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