Hieronymus

[ hahy-uh-ron-uh-muhs, hahy-ron- ]

/ ˌhaɪ əˈrɒn ə məs, haɪˈrɒn- /

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noun

Eu·se·bi·us

[yoo-see-bee-uhs]. /yuˈsi bi əs/. Jerome, Saint.

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Words nearby Hieronymus

hierology, hieromonk, hieron, Hieronymic, Hieronymite, Hieronymus, hierophant, hierurgy, hifalutin, hi-fi, Higashiosaka

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How to use Hieronymus in a sentence

At times, it reads as if he is describing the backdrop of a Hieronymus Bosch painting.
The Fiery Underground Oil Pit Eating L.A.|Geoff Manaugh|December 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The following summer, its hot trumpeter, Hieronymus Falk, was arrested by the Gestapo in a Paris café, and vanished thereafter.
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Antonius and Hieronymus conjointly built a number of large pattern violins, which are of high finish and beautiful wood.
Violins and Violin Makers|Joseph Pearce
After Andrew, as great makers, come his two sons Antonius and Hieronymus, who flourished from 1550 to 1634.
Violins and Violin Makers|Joseph Pearce

“I think they will let you see her by-and-by,” Hieronymus answered.
The Proud Prince|Justin Huntly McCarthy
All his supporters, save Hieronymus, ebbed away from Robert.
The Proud Prince|Justin Huntly McCarthy
I knew this,” confirmed Hieronymus; “but I was pledged to keep his secret.
The Proud Prince|Justin Huntly McCarthy

British Dictionary definitions for Hieronymus

Hieronymus

/ (ˌhaɪəˈrɒnɪməs) /

noun

Eusebius (juːˈsiːbɪəs). the Latin name of Saint JeromeSee Jerome

Derived forms of Hieronymus

Hieronymic (ˌhaɪərəˈnɪmɪk) or Hieronymian, adjective

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