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Wordnet 3.0

ADJECTIVE (2)

1. displaying superhuman strength or power;
- Example: "herculean exertions"
[syn: herculean, powerful]

2. extremely difficult; requiring the strength of a Hercules;
- Example: "a herculean task"



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Herculean \Her*cu"le*an\, a. [L. herculeus, fr. Hercules: cf. F.
   hercul['e]en. See Hercules.]
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   1. Requiring the strength of Hercules; hence, very great,
      difficult, or dangerous; as, an Herculean task.
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   2. Having extraordinary strength or size; as, Herculean
      limbs. "Herculean Samson." --Milton.
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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

herculean
    adj 1: displaying superhuman strength or power; "herculean
           exertions" [syn: herculean, powerful]
    2: extremely difficult; requiring the strength of a Hercules; "a
       herculean task"