1 Greek & Roman Mythology a hero of superhuman strength and courage who performed twelve immense tasks or ‘labours’ imposed on him and who after death was ranked among the gods.
(as noun a Hercules) a man of exceptional strength or size.
2 Astronomy a large northern constellation, said to represent the kneeling figure of Hercules. It contains the brightest globular cluster in the northern hemisphere, but no bright stars.
Origin:
Latin, from Greek Hēraklēs
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Definition of Hercules in the US English dictionary
