(Roman mythology) The Roman name for the Greek divine hero Heracles, who was the son of Jupiter and Alcmene, a celebrated hero who possessed exceptional strength. Most famous for his 12 labours performed to redeem himself after killing his family.

A Hercules beetle

A type of rhinoceros beetle, Dynastes hercules known for its considerable strength and for being one of the longest insects in the world.

plural of Hercules beetle

An American spikenard (Aralia spinosa). / A toothache tree (Zanthoxylum clava-herculis).

(historical) The two promontories at the Strait of Gibraltar, and thus the western limit of the Mediterranean world.

plural of Hercules ant

Camponotus herculeanus, a species of carpenter ant.

toil and duty chosen in preference to ease and pleasure

A stick of great size and weight.