HyperDic: hess

English > 4 senses of the word Hess:
NOUNperson Hess, Dame Myra HessEnglish pianist (1890-1965)
person Hess, Walter Hess, Walter Rudolf HessSwiss physiologist noted for studies / studies of the brain (1881-1973)
person Hess, Rudolf Hess, Walther Richard Rudolf HessNazi leader who in 1941 flew a solo flight to Scotland in an apparent attempt to negotiate a peace treaty with Great Britain but was imprisoned for life (1894-1987)
person Hess, Victor Hess, Victor Franz HessUnited States physicist (born in Austria) who was a discoverer of cosmic radiation (1883-1964)
Hess > pronunciation
Soundshheh's
RhymesABS ... yes: 78 rhymes with ehs...
English > Hess: 4 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningEnglish pianist (1890-1965).
SynonymDame Myra Hess
Instance ofpianist, piano playerA person who plays the piano
English > Hess: 4 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningSwiss physiologist noted for studies / studies of the brain (1881-1973).
SynonymsWalter Hess, Walter Rudolf Hess
Instance ofphysiologistA biologist specializing in physiology
SpanishHess, Walter Rudolf Hess
CatalanHess, Walter Hess, Walter Rudolf Hess
English > Hess: 4 senses > noun 3, person
MeaningNazi leader who in 1941 flew a solo flight to Scotland in an apparent attempt to negotiate a peace treaty with Great Britain but was imprisoned for life (1894-1987).
SynonymsRudolf Hess, Walther Richard Rudolf Hess
Instance ofNazi, German NaziA German member of Adolf Hitler's political party
SpanishRudolf Hess
CatalanRudolf Hess
English > Hess: 4 senses > noun 4, person
MeaningUnited States physicist (born in Austria) who was a discoverer of cosmic radiation (1883-1964).
SynonymsVictor Hess, Victor Franz Hess
Instance ofphysicistA scientist trained in physics
SpanishVictor Franz Hess
CatalanVictor Franz Hess

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