"Hercverse" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: Herc(ules) + -verse Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Hercules|verse|alt1=Herc(ules)}} Herc(ules) + -verse Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Hercverse
  1. (fandom slang) The fictional universe depicted in the television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and its spin-offs (including Xena: Warrior Princess). Tags: slang Categories (topical): Fictional universes, Xena: Warrior Princess Related terms: Xenaverse

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