Hercules beetle

noun

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

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Meanings

nounHercules beetle (plural Hercules beetles)

plural Hercules beetles

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

Origin

In reference to the great strength of Hercules in myth.

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Translations

French dynaste Hercule
  • dynaste Herculetype of rhinoceros beetle
Japanese 長戟大甲蟲
  • 長戟大甲蟲 (chōgeki daikōmushi)type of rhinoceros beetle
Russian жук-геркуле́с
  • жук-геркуле́с (žuk-gerkulés)type of rhinoceros beetle
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APA

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Chicago

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