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Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This
her·cu·le·an       [hur-kyuh-lee-uhn, hur-kyoo-lee-uhn] Pronunciation Key
–adjective
1.requiring the great strength of a Hercules; very hard to perform: Digging the tunnel was a herculean task.
2.having enormous strength, courage, or size.
3.(initial capital letter) of or pertaining to Hercules or his labors.
[Origin: 1590–1600; < L Hercule(us) of, belonging to Hercules + -an]

—Synonyms 1. prodigious, arduous, onerous, formidable.
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Her·cu·le·an       (hûr'kyə-lē'ən, hûr-kyōō'lē-)  Pronunciation Key 
adj.  
  1. often herculean Of unusual size, power, or difficulty.
  2. Greek & Roman Mythology
    1. Of or relating to Hercules.
    2. Resembling Hercules.

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Online Etymology Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
herculean 
1593, from Hercules (c.1369, as Ercules), from L. Hercles, from Gk. Herakles name of a famous hero, son of Zeus and Alcmene; lit. "Glory (kleos) of Hera," from Hera + -kles (see Damocles).

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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herculean

adjective
1. displaying superhuman strength or power; "herculean exertions" 
2. extremely difficult; requiring the strength of a Hercules; "a herculean task" 

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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This

Herculean

Her*cu"le*an\, a. [L. herculeus, fr. Hercules: cf. F. hercul['e]en. See Hercules.]

1. Requiring the strength of Hercules; hence, very great, difficult, or dangerous; as, an Herculean task.

2. Having extraordinary strength or size; as, Herculean limbs. "Herculean Samson." --Milton.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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