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herculean

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her⋅cu⋅le⋅an

  [hur-kyuh-lee-uhn, hur-kyoo-lee-uhn]
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–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-)   
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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