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Hercules in British English 1
(ˈhɜːkjʊˌliːz), Heracles or Herakles
noun
1. Also called: Alcides classical mythology
a hero noted for his great strength, courage, and for the performance of twelve immense labours
2.
a man of outstanding strength or size
Derived forms
Herculean (ˌHercuˈlean) or Heraclean (ˌHeraˈclean) or Heraklean (ˌHeraˈklean) adjective
Hercules in British English 2
(ˈhɜːkjʊˌliːz)
nounWord forms: Latin genitive Herculeis (ˌhɜːkjʊˈliːɪs)
1.
a large constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Lyra and Corona Borealis
2.
a conspicuous crater in the NW quadrant of the moon, about 70 kilometres in diameter
Hercules in American English
(ˈhɜrkjuˌliz)
noun
1. Classical Mythology
the son of Zeus and Alcmene, renowned for his strength and courage, esp. as shown in his performance of twelve labors imposed on him
2.
a large N constellation between Ophiuchus and Draco
3. [h-]
any very large, strong man
Word origin
L < Gr Hērakleēs < Hēra, Hera + kleos, glorySynonyms of 'Hercules'
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