Heraclean

adjective

Her·​a·​cle·​an
¦herə¦klēən
variants or Heracleian
-lē(y)ən,
-līən
: of or relating to the hero Heracles

Word History

Etymology

heraclean from Latin heracleus Heraclean (from Greek hērakleios, from Hēraklēs Heracles, Hercules, legendary Greek hero) + English -an; heracleian from Greek hērakleios + English -an

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“Heraclean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Heraclean. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

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