Augean en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ɔːˈd͡ʒiːən/
Etymology
From Latin Augeas + -an. Augeas is a figure in Greek mythology whose stables were never cleaned until Hercules was given the task of cleaning them.
Meanings
- Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Augeas.
- Very filthy.
-
Huge, immense, Herculean.
an Augean task
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more Augean | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| Augæan | alternative | lexicographic | |
| most Augean | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |