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Herrera

biographical name Her·re·ra \(h)ə-ˈrer-ə\

Definition of HERRERA

Francisco de 1576–ca 1656 el Viejo Span. painter

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Rhymes with HERRERA

caldera, mascara, Ribera, Rivera, Sahara, sierra, tiara

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