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Meaning of giant squid | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Deutsch Riesenkalmar
Español calamar gigante megaluria
Suomi jättiläiskalmari
Français calamar géant calmar géant
日本語 ダイオウイカ
Português lula-gigante
Русский гига́нтский кальма́р
Tiếng Việt mực khổng lồ

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

giant star giant swallowtail giant taro giant thorny-headed worm of swine giant tortoise giant tree frog

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