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Heraclean, a.|hɛrəˈkliːən|
[f. L. Hēraclē-us, also -clīus, a. Gr. Ἡράκλειος, f. Ἡρακλῆς (see Hercules): see -an.]
Pertaining to Heracles. Heraclean stone (lapis Heraclēus, λίθος Ἡρακλεία): the magnet, so called from its great attractive power.
1883G. Chrystal in Encycl. Brit. XV. 219/1 This name [magnet] is said by Plato to have been given to it by Euripides, and he adds that most call it the Heraclean stone. 1885Ruskin Pleas. Eng. 157 All ordinary architectural lion sculpture is derived from the Heraclean. |