hercules

Noun
Synonyms: HerculesHeraclesHeraklesAlcides

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortalitySynonyms: HerculesHeraclesHeraklesAlcides
  2. a large constellation in the northern hemisphere between Lyra and Corona BorealisSynonyms: Hercules
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Hercules \Her"cu*les\, n.

1.(Gr. Myth.) A hero, fabled to have been the son of Jupiter and Alcmena, and celebrated for great strength, esp. for the accomplishment of his twelve great tasks or "labors." [1913 Webster]

2.(Astron.) A constellation in the northern hemisphere, near Lyra. [1913 Webster]

Hercules' beetle (Zool.), any species of Dynastes, an American genus of very large lamellicorn beetles, esp. Dynastes hercules of South America, which grows to a length of six inches.

Hercules powder, an explosive containing nitroglycerin; -- used for blasting. [1913 Webster] Hercules'-club Hercules'-club

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