n.
Pronunciation: ' h ə r-ky ə - ˌ l ē z
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin, from Greek H ē rakl ē s
Date: 13th century
1 : a mythical Greek hero renowned for his great strength and especially for performing 12 labors imposed on him by Hera
2 [Latin (gen. Herculis )] : a northern constellation between Corona Borealis and Lyra