Heracles
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əˌkliz noun
1.
Hercules ( def 1 ).
Origin:
< Greek Hēraklês, literally, having the glory of Hera, equivalent to Hḗra Hera + -klēs, akin to kléos glory, fame
< Greek Hēraklês, literally, having the glory of Hera, equivalent to Hḗra Hera + -klēs, akin to kléos glory, fame
Related forms
Her·a·cle·an, adjective
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Heracles or Herakles (ˈhɛrəˌkliːz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| the usual name (in Greek) for Hercules | |
| Herakles or Herakles | |
| —n | |
| Hera'clean or Herakles | |
| —adj | |
| Hera'klean or Herakles | |
| —adj | |
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Heracles
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| Hercules, Heracles or Herakles1 (ˈhɜːkjʊˌliːz) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | classical myth Also called: Alcides a hero noted for his great strength, courage, and for the performance of twelve immense labours |
| 2. | a man of outstanding strength or size |
| Heracles, Heracles or Herakles1 | |
| —n | |
| Herakles, Heracles or Herakles1 | |
| —n | |
| Hercu'lean, Heracles or Herakles1 | |
| —adj | |
| Hera'clean, Heracles or Herakles1 | |
| —adj | |
| Hera'klean, Heracles or Herakles1 | |
| —adj | |
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She refused the sacrifice because it reflected glory on heracles.
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