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Herculean

Syllabification: (Her·cu·le·an)
Pronunciation: /ˌhərkyəˈlēən, hərˈkyo͞olēən/
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Definition of Herculean

adjective

  • requiring great strength or effort:a Herculean task
  • (of a person) muscular and strong.

Origin:

late 16th century (in the sense 'relating to Hercules'): from Latin Herculeus 'Hercules' + -an

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