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Any large cephalopod, as a large Octopus, or a giant squid (Architeuthis). See Devilfish.
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Of or relating to Titans, or fabled giants of ancient mythology; hence, enormous in size or strength; as, Titanic structures.
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The race of giants.
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Like a giant; extraordinary in size, strength, or power; as, giant brothers; a giant son.
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Any one of numerous species of jumping marsupials of the family Macropodidae. They inhabit Australia, New Guinea, and adjacent islands, They have long and strong hind legs and a large tail, while the fore legs are comparatively short and feeble. The giant kangaroo (Macropus major) is the largest species, sometimes becoming twelve or fourteen feet in total length. The tree kangaroos, belonging to the genus Dendrolagus, live in trees; the rock kangaroos, of the genus Petrogale, inhabit rocky situations; and the brush kangaroos, of the genus Halmaturus, inhabit wooded districts. See Wallaby.
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Any one of the several species of large antarctic petrels which feed on blubber and carrion and have an offensive odor, as the giant fulmar.
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A giant.
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A killer; as, Jack the Giant Queller.
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One of the huge multinucleated cells found in the marrow of bone and occasionally in other parts; a giant cell. See Osteoclast.
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A supernatural being, often represented as of diminutive size, but sometimes as a giant, and fabled to inhabit caves, hills, and like places; a witch.
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The giant cactus (Cereus giganteus); -- so named by the Indians of Arizona. Called also saguaro.
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Of or pertaining to Typhoeus (t/*f/"/s), the fabled giant of Greek mythology, having a hundred heads; resembling Typhoeus.
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Appropriate to a giant.
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The giant armadillo (Priodontes gigas) of tropical South America. It becomes nearly five feet long including the tail. It is noted for its burrowing powers, feeds largely upon dead animals, and sometimes invades human graves.
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A giant; anything large; a kind of pea called also marrowfat.
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Giants.
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To play the giant.
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A tall umbelliferous plant (Ferula communis). See Giant fennel, under Fennel.
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An imaginary monster, or hideous giant of fairy tales, who lived on human beings; hence, any frightful giant; a cruel monster.
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The state, personality, or character, of a giant; -- a compellation for a giant.
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