Definition of Hercules in English:
Hercules
proper nounˈhəːkjʊliːzˈhərkjəˌliz
1Greek Mythology Roman Mythology
A hero of superhuman strength and courage who performed twelve immense tasks or ‘labours’ imposed on him and who after death was ranked among the gods.
- 1.1as noun a Hercules A man of exceptional strength or size.
Example sentencesExamples
- He is so impressed, he persuades him to make a trip to Berlin, where he can guarantee lucrative employment as a Hercules on the cabaret circuit.
- He wasn't the biggest of guys, he was quite slight; he was never a Hercules.
Synonyms
muscleman, strongman, macho, macho man, iron man, atlas, samson, tarzan
2Astronomy
A large northern constellation, said to represent the kneeling figure of Hercules. It contains the brightest globular cluster in the northern hemisphere, but no bright stars.
- 2.1as genitive Herculis /ˈhəːkjʊlɪs/ Used with preceding letter or numeral to designate a star in the Hercules constellation.
Origin
Latin, from Greek Hēraklēs.
Definition of Hercules in US English:
Hercules
proper nounˈhərkyəˌlēzˈhərkjəˌliz
1Roman Mythology Greek Mythology
A hero of superhuman strength and courage who performed twelve immense tasks or “labors” imposed on him and who after death was ranked among the gods.
Greek name Heracles
- 1.1as noun a Hercules A man of exceptional strength or size.
Example sentencesExamples
- He wasn't the biggest of guys, he was quite slight; he was never a Hercules.
- He is so impressed, he persuades him to make a trip to Berlin, where he can guarantee lucrative employment as a Hercules on the cabaret circuit.
Synonyms
muscleman, strongman, macho, macho man, iron man, atlas, samson, tarzan
2Astronomy
A large northern constellation, said to represent the kneeling figure of Hercules. It contains the brightest globular cluster in the northern hemisphere, but no bright stars.
- 2.1as genitive Herculis /ˈhərkyəlis/ Used with preceding letter or numeral to designate a star in the Hercules constellation.
Origin
Latin, from Greek Hēraklēs.