Hercules
/ˈhɜːkjəliːz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A Hercules beetle.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A man with Herculean attributes.
Noun
Examples
For the immaculate gentleman her cries had lured to what was to have been his death had been suddenly metamorphosed into a demon of revenge. Instead of soft muscles and a weak resistance, she was looking upon a veritable Hercules gone mad.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Hercules” mean?
A Hercules beetle.
Is “Hercules” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.