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Herculean

Herculean Meaning & Definition
Herculean Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Herculean?

[adj] of extreme difficulty; requiring the strength of a Hercules; "a herculean task"
[adj] displaying superhuman strength or power; "herculean exertions"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Herculean: difficult | hard | powerful | superhuman

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Herculean In Webster's Dictionary

\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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