Holofernes

[ hol-uh-fur-neez, hoh-luh- ]

/ ˌhɒl əˈfɜr niz, ˌhoʊ lə- /

noun

(in the Book of Judith) a general, serving Nebuchadnezzar, who was killed by Judith.

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Examples from the Web for holofernes

Taigarot perceived this, and the next time Holofernes stuck the spurs in him, he threw the Flame-king.
Fairy Tales From all Nations|Anthony R. Montalba
The story of Judith and Holofernes is too well known to need narration.
Elene; Judith; Athelstan, or the Fight at Brunanburh; Byrhtnoth, or the Fight at Maldon; and the Dream of the Rood|Anonymous
Nevertheless, the Prince has promised to his captains a mighty feast, and the word of Holofernes is a rock that cannot be shaken.
Judith|Arnold Bennett
And since the judgment of heaven hath done a miracle by thee in the tent of Holofernes this night, wilt thou deny, O tenderness!
Judith|Arnold Bennett

And Holofernes was resting upon his bed under the canopy, which was woven with purple and gold and emeralds and precious stones.
The Bible Story|Rev. Newton Marshall Hall

British Dictionary definitions for holofernes

Holofernes

/ (ˌhɒləˈfɜːniːz, həˈlɒfəˌniːz) /

noun

the Assyrian general, who was killed by the biblical heroine Judith

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