hercules
- n (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality
- n a large constellation in the northern hemisphere between Lyra and Corona Borealis
hercules'-club
- n densely spiny ornamental of southeastern United States and West Indies
- n small deciduous clump-forming tree or shrub of eastern United States
hercules'-clubs
- n densely spiny ornamental of southeastern United States and West Indies
- n densely spiny ornamental of southeastern United States and West Indies
- n small deciduous clump-forming tree or shrub of eastern United States
hercules-club
- n densely spiny ornamental of southeastern United States and West Indies
herculius
- n Roman Emperor from 286 until he abdicated in 305; when Diocletian divided the Roman Empire in 286 Maximian became emperor in the west (died in 311)
herd
- n a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
- n a group of wild mammals of one species that remain together: antelope or elephants or seals or whales or zebra
- n a crowd especially of ordinary or undistinguished persons or things
the children resembled a fairy herd - v cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
We herded the children into a spare classroom - v move together, like a herd
- v keep, move, or drive animals
Who will be herding the cattle when the cowboy dies?
herd's grass
- n grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
herder
- n German philosopher who advocated intuition over reason (1744-1803)
- n someone who drives a herd
herediatry spinal ataxia
- n sclerosis of the posterior and lateral columns of the spinal cord; characterized by muscular weakness and abnormal gait; occurs in children