giant squid

noun

Meaning

Any of the very large squid, of the genus Architeuthis (family Architeuthidae), that live at great depths, and of which little is known.
Any of other large squid of other families, about which less is known.
Synonym of Kraken (Norse sea monster)
Synonym of Cthulhu (Lovecraftian horror monster)

Etymology / origin

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Related words

architeuthis(English)architeuthid(English)squid(English)devilfish(English)reef squid(English)colossal squid(English)teuthid(English)bathyteuthid(English)

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Sources

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