Hercules

noun

Her·​cu·​les ˈhər-kyə-ˌlēz 

1

: a mythical Greek hero renowned for his great strength and especially for performing 12 labors imposed on him by Hera

2

[Latin (genitive Herculis)] : a northern constellation between Corona Borealis and Lyra

Examples of Hercules in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cherry trees, grapevines and quince trees were also planted at the site, which is near a structure known as the House of the Garden of Hercules. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025

Brett Goldstein made his debut as Hercules in a Thor: Love and Thunder end-credits scene that seems to be headed nowhere. —Eliana Dockterman, Time, 11 July 2025

Some varieties of dill, like 'Fernleaf' and 'Hercules,' are bred to grow lots of foliage and be slow to bolt, so pruning is less important with them. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025

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Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Hēraklēs

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Hercules

• abcs
• absentees
• addressees
• adoptees
• allottees
• amputees
• antifreeze
• appellees
• appointees
• arrestees
• artistes
• assamese