valour valour /ˈvælər/

noun

1. [Canadian, British] The qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)  ( valiance , valiancy , gallantry , heroism , valorousness , valour [Canadian, British] , valor [American] )
   the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
    He showed great heroism in battle
   he showed great heroism in battle
    He received a medal for valor
   he received a medal for valor