Heliopolis (ˌhiːlɪˈɒpəlɪs) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Ancient Egyptian name: On (in ancient Egypt) a city near the apex of the Nile delta: a centre of sun worship |
| 2. | the Ancient Greek name for Baalbek |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |