English Explanatory Dictionary

Heraclea

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The name of numerous Hellenistic cities named after Heracles.

Pronunciation

/ˌhɛɹəˈkliːə/

Word forms

Heraclea Herakleia Heracleia Heraclia

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Hēraclēa, from Ancient Greek Ἡράκλεια (Hērákleia).

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