# Heraclea

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˌhɛɹəˈkliːə/

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

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/heraclea