Hercules
Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /ˈhɜːkjəliːz/, /ˈhɜːkjʊliːz/
  • (America) IPA: /ˈhɝːkjəliːz/, /ˈhɝːkjʊliːz/
Proper noun
  1. (Roman mythology) The Roman name for the Greek divine hero Heracles, who was the son of Jupiter and Alcmene, a celebrated hero who possessed exceptional strength. Most famous for his 12 labours performed to redeem himself after killing his family.
  2. (constellation) A summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble the mythical hero. It lies between the constellations Lyra and Corona Borealis.
  3. (astronomy) A crater in the first quadrant on the moon.
  4. A city in Contra Costa County, California.
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