giant | (noun) any creature of exceptional size | - |
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(noun) an unusually large enterprise | - |
(noun) a very bright star of large diameter and low density (relative to the Sun) | Synonyms: giant star |
(noun) someone that is abnormally large and powerful | Synonyms: behemoth, colossus, goliath, monster |
(noun) a person of exceptional importance and reputation | Synonyms: behemoth, colossus, heavyweight, titan |
(noun) an imaginary figure of superhuman size and strength; appears in folklore and fairy tales | - |
(noun) a very large person; impressive in size or qualities | Synonyms: heavyweight, hulk, whale |
giantess | (noun) a female giant | - |
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giantism | (noun) excessive largeness of stature | Synonyms: gigantism |
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(noun) excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland | Synonyms: gigantism, overgrowth |
giardia | (noun) a suspected cause of diarrhea in humans | - |
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giardiasis | (noun) infection of the intestines with protozoa found in contaminated food and water; characterized by diarrhea and nausea and flatulence and abdominal discomfort | - |
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