herakles

World English Dictionary
Heracles or Herakles (ˈhɛrəˌkliːz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
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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World English Dictionary
Hercules, Heracles or Herakles1 (ˈhɜːkjʊˌliːz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
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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