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Alcides

al·ci·des

uncommon archaic

noun

1.

(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality

Origin

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

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