Etymology

Heraclea

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Today it means: The name of numerous Hellenistic cities named after Heracles. Full definition →

Latin Hēraclēa ← Ancient Greek Ἡράκλεια
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἩράκλεια
  2. Latin · borrowed fromHēraclēa
  3. English todayHeraclea

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

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