Holofernes

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

/ ˌhɒl əˈfɜr niz, ˌhoʊ lə- /

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

Example sentences 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

Holofernes

/ (ˌhɒləˈfɜːniːz, həˈlɒfəˌniːz) /

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