Meaning of HERCULEAN
| Pronunciation: | | `hurkyu'leeun, `hurkyû'leeun
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- [adj] of extreme difficulty; requiring the strength of a Hercules; "a herculean task"
- [adj] displaying superhuman strength or power; "herculean exertions"
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| | Synonyms: | | difficult, hard, powerful, superhuman |
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| | Definition: | | \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.
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