Hercules
pronunciation
How to pronounce Hercules in British English:
UK [ˈhə:kjuli:z]
How to pronounce Hercules in American English:
US [ˈhɚkjəˌliz]
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- Noun:
- (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
- a large constellation in the northern hemisphere between Lyra and Corona Borealis
Word Origin
- Hercules
- hero, son of Zeus and Alcmene, c. 1200 (originally in reference to the Pillars of Hercules), also Ercules, from Latin Hercles, from Greek Herakles, literally "Glory of Hera;" from Hera (q.v.) + kleos "glory, renown" (see Clio). Used figuratively of strength since late 14c. Vocative form Hercule was a common Roman interjection (especially me Hercule!) "assuredly, certainly."
Example
- 1. Hercules is an english mastiff and has a 38 inch neck and weighs 282 pounds .
- 2. Hercules was recently awarded the honorable distinction of worlds biggest dog by guinness world records .
- 3. Breeze began his career in the raf and , as a hercules pilot , was involved in humanitarian and evacuation flights .
- 4. Standing just 4 feet , 11 inches tall , aich earned the nickname " pocket hercules , " the associated press said in a report .
- 5. The engines of hercules transporters -- fitted out as observation planes -- thunder above the sound of lapping waves , and a brazilian air force r-99 surveillance plane can be heard droning through the night .