hebe

¹ American  

[hee-bee] / ˈhi bi /

noun

1. any of various shrubs and trees belonging to the genus Hebe, of the figwort family, native mostly to New Zealand, having evergreen leaves and clusters or spikes of white, pink, or purple flowers.

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Hebe ² American  

[hee-bee] / ˈhi bi /

noun

1. Classical Mythology. a goddess of youth and spring, the daughter of Zeus and Hera, and wife of Hercules.

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Hebe ³ American  

[heeb] / hib /

noun

Slang: Extremely Disparaging and Offensive.

1. a contemptuous term used to refer to a Jew.

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Hebe British  

/ ˈhiːbɪ /

noun

1. Greek myth the goddess of youth and spring, daughter of Zeus and Hera and wife of Hercules

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Etymology

Origin of hebe¹

< New Latin (1789), apparently after Hebe

Origin of Hebe¹

First recorded in 1930–35; shortening of Hebrew

Example Sentences

You may need to replant that hebe or phormium every few years.

From Seattle Times

"While this poses significant challenges for the entire super fund industry, it also serves as a wake-up call for all the super fund holders to protect their retirement wealth with extra diligence and regular check," said Hebe Chen, an analyst with IG Markets.

From Reuters

There were moments when Hebe de Bonafini inspired the world: defying Argentina’s military junta to lead a mothers’ campaign seeking justice for thousands of people “disappeared” by the dictatorship — including her two sons and daughter-in-law.

From Washington Post

In biographer Alejandro Diago’s 1988 book, “Hebe Bonafini, Memoria y Esperanza,” she described herself as a “mother-lion” always on the hunt.

From Washington Post

Hebe María Pastor was born in Ensenada, southeast of Buenos Aires, on Dec. 4, 1928, and left school after primary grades to help her family.

From Washington Post