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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   Synonym of Hercules. Greek, archaic
2. 2
   plural of Alcide form-of, plural

Synonyms

All synonyms

heracleshercules

Etymology

From Latin Alcīdes, from Ancient Greek Ἀλκείδης (Alkeídēs), from Ἀλκαῖος (Alkaîos, “Alcaeus”) + patronymic suffix -ίδης (-ídēs).

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