'Hercules' definitions:

Definition of 'Hercules'

(from WordNet)
noun
(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality [syn: Hercules, Heracles, Herakles, Alcides]
noun
A large constellation in the northern hemisphere between Lyra and Corona Borealis

Definition of 'Hercules'

From: GCIDE
  • Hercules \Her"cu*les\, n.
  • 1. (Gr. Myth.) A hero, fabled to have been the son of Jupiter and Alcmena, and celebrated for great strength, esp. for the accomplishment of his twelve great tasks or "labors." [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Astron.) A constellation in the northern hemisphere, near Lyra. [1913 Webster]
  • Hercules' beetle (Zool.), any species of Dynastes, an American genus of very large lamellicorn beetles, esp. Dynastes hercules of South America, which grows to a length of six inches.
  • Hercules powder, an explosive containing nitroglycerin; -- used for blasting. [1913 Webster] Hercules'-club Hercules'-club

Synonyms of 'Hercules'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Hercules, CA -- U.S. city in California

From: Gazetteer 2000
Name :
Hercules, CA -- U.S. city in California
Population (2000) :
19488
Housing Units (2000) :
6546
Land area (2000) :
6.478230 sq. miles (16.778537 sq. km)
Water area (2000) :
11.820971 sq. miles (30.616173 sq. km)
Total area (2000) :
18.299201 sq. miles (47.394710 sq. km)
FIPS code :
33308
Located within :
California (CA), FIPS 06
Location :
38.007489 N, 122.258742 W
ZIP Codes (1990) :
94547
Note :
some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.