Definitions for Hercules

Hercules Her·cu·les

Spelling: [hur-kyuh-leez]
IPA: /ˈhɜr kyəˌliz/

Hercules is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 227 anagrams from letters in Hercules (ceehlrsu).

Definitions for Hercules

noun

  1. Also, Heracles. Also called Alcides. Classical Mythology. a celebrated hero, the son of Zeus and Alcmene, possessing exceptional strength: among his many adventures were the twelve labors for his cousin Eurystheus, performed in order to gain immortality. Compare labors of Hercules.
  2. Astronomy. a northern constellation, between Lyra and Corona Borealis.

Origin of Hercules

Latin Herculēs, Herclēs Greek; see Heracles

Examples for Hercules

In her remarks, the Hercules Group was synonymous with peace and safety.

But his astonishment could hardly have been greater than was that of Hercules, the next moment.

The fable of the labours of Hercules is the type of all human doing and success.

The public debut of the Hercules Group is a day that not many in Matamoros are likely to forget.

Outside, on the roof, the clock is flanked by more Beaux Arts touches: statues of Hercules, Mercury, and Minerva.

Hercules then asked whereabouts the Old One was most likely to be met with.

And what should Hercules espy there, but an old man, fast asleep!

His countenance was that of an Ogre on the shoulders of a Hercules.

The dealership called the Hercules team “right then and there,” Pedro Sr. said.

"Come and take it off my shoulders, then," answered Hercules, lifting his club.

Word Value for Hercules
Scrable

13

Words with friends

15

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