cyclops
word
Definition
A cyclops is a giant from Greek mythology with a single eye in the middle of its forehead. The word is also used for similar one-eyed monsters in stories and fantasy.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in mythology, fantasy, and pop culture. Usually singular ('a cyclops', 'the cyclops'), plural is 'cyclopes.' Common in discussions of Greek myths or when describing one-eyed creatures in stories.
Spanish: cíclopePortuguese (BR): ciclopePortuguese (PT): ciclopeChinese (Simplified): 独眼巨人Chinese (Traditional): 獨眼巨人Hindi: साइक्लोप्सArabic: سيكلوبBengali: সাইক্লোপ্সRussian: циклопJapanese: サイクロプスVietnamese: xích lôpKorean: 키클롭스Turkish: kiklopUrdu: سائیکلوپسIndonesian: siklop
Example Sentences
The cyclops has only one eye.
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In Greek stories, a cyclops is very strong.
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The hero fought a dangerous cyclops.
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Have you seen movies with a cyclops chasing people?
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That monster looked like a modern cyclops to me.
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Kids usually find the idea of a cyclops both scary and cool.
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