HyperDic: king_lear

English > 1 sense of the expression King Lear:
NOUNperson King Lear, Learthe hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who was betrayed and mistreated by two of his scheming daughters
English > King Lear: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningThe hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who was betrayed and mistreated by two of his scheming daughters.
SynonymLear
Instance offictional character, fictitious character, characterAn imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
SpanishRey Lear
CatalanRei Lear

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