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Hercules definition

Her·cu·les (hʉr′kyo̵̅o̅ lēz′)

noun

  1. Gr. & Rom. Myth. 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. any very large, strong man

Etymology: L < Gr Hērakleēs < Hēra, Hera + kleos, glory

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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