HERACLEAN
\hˈɛɹɐklˌi͡ən], \hˈɛɹɐklˌiən], \h_ˈɛ_ɹ_ɐ_k_l_ˌiə_n]\
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HERACLEIAN, her-a-kl[=e]'an, adj. pertaining to Hercules.--adj. HERACL[=I]'DAN, HERACLEI'DAN, pertaining to the Heracleidæ or descendants of Heracles (Hercules), the aristocracy of Sparta.--n. HERACLID', one claiming such descent.
By Thomas Davidson
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