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Herculean definition

Her·cu·lean (hər kyo̵̅o̅′lē ən; hʉr′kyo̵̅o̅ lē′ən, hʉr′kyo̵̅o̅ lē′-)

adjective

  1. of Hercules
    1. having the great size, strength, or courage of Hercules; very powerful or courageous
    2. calling for great strength, size, or courage; very difficult to do a herculean task

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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