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Hercules


Definition: Meaning of, Hercules in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈhəːkjʊliːz /

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  1. in ancient Roman stories, a HERO known for his very great strength and for performing twelve very difficult and dangerous jobs known as the Labours of Hercules . People sometimes use the name "Hercules" to describe a man who is physically very strong. In ancient Greek stories, his name is HERAKLES .
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Hercules used in phrases

  • Hercules'-club (noun)
    1. densely spiny ornamental of southeastern United States and West Indies
    2. small deciduous clump-forming tree or shrub of eastern United States
  • Hercules'-clubs (noun)
    1. densely spiny ornamental of southeastern United States and West Indies
  • Pillars of Hercules
    1. the Pillars of Hercules two very tall rocks on either side of the Strait of GIBRALTAR, a narrow area of sea at the western end of the Mediterranean Sea. According to ancient Greek stories, the rocks had been moved apart by HERCULES, and they showed the limits of the known world.
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