Cyclops
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈsaɪˌklɑps/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cyclops is a noun meaning (Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A one-eyed giant from Greek and Roman mythology.
Meaning
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A one-eyed giant from Greek and Roman mythology.
More Meanings
- A one-eyed creature of any species.
- (derogatory) A person with only one working eye.
- (zoology) Any copepod in the genus Cyclops.
- (horology) A small magnifying lens in the crystal of a watch to aid in reading the date.
Word Forms
- cyclopes
- cyclopses
Synonyms for cyclops
Depending on context, synonyms include cyclopes.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include polyphemus, cyclopess, giant, ixionid, gorgoneion, ogre.
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