1. hercynian - Noun
2. hercynian - Adjective
Of or pertaining to an extensive forest in Germany, of which there are still portions in Swabia and the Hartz mountains.
Source: Webster's dictionaryHe accused Maroboduus of hiding in the Hercynian Forest while the other Germans fought for freedom, and accused Maroboduus of being the only king among the Germans. Source: Internet
"He opened a way through the Hercynian Forest ", which implies but still does not overtly state that he had subdued the Suebi. Source: Internet