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Noun helen of troy has 1 sense
  1. Helen, Helen of Troy - (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
    --1 is a kind of mythical being

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Helen of Troy

Part of speech: Proper noun

Definition:

Helen of Troy is a figure in Greek mythology, known as the most beautiful woman in the world. She was the wife of Menelaus, the king of Sparta, and her abduction by Paris, a Trojan prince, was one of the main causes that led to the Trojan War.

Sample sentences:

1. In Greek mythology, Helen of Troy was said to have started the Trojan War.

2. The story of Helen of Troy has inspired countless works of literature and art throughout history.

3. She was often referred to as "the face that launched a thousand ships" due to her role in the Trojan War.

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