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Definition of Herculean adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

Herculean

adjective

NAmE//ˌhərkyəˈliən//

, NAmE//hərˈkyuliən//

[usually before noun]

needing a lot of strength, determination, or effort a Herculean task From the Greek myth in which Hercules proved his courage and strength by completing twelve very difficult tasks (called the Labors of Hercules).

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