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giant octopus

noun · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A mythical or fictional large sea creature with features of an octopus

Synonym of Kraken (Norse sea monster)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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Synonyms: Kraken

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Meaning 2

A mythical or fictional large sea creature with features of an octopus

Synonym of Cthulhu (Lovecraftian horror monster)

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Usage: informal

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Synonyms: Cthulhu

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Meaning 3

One of certain large sea creatures of the order Octopoda

Haliphron atlanticus (giant Atlantic octopus)

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Meaning 4

One of certain large sea creatures of the order Octopoda

Enteroctopus spp.

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Meaning 5

One of certain large sea creatures of the order Octopoda

Enteroctopus spp.

especially, Enteroctopus dofleini (giant Pacific octopus)

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