colossus

Meanings

• noun

  A large statue or figure, especially one that is a landmark or symbol of a city or country.

  - "The Colossus of Rhodes was a massive statue of the sun god Helios, erected in the ancient Greek city of Rhodes around 280 BC."
  - "The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor is a colossus that symbolizes freedom and welcome to immigrants."

• noun, adjective

  A very large or powerful person or thing.

  - "The colossus of the basketball court dominated the game with his size and strength."
  - "The colossus of the tech industry unveiled a new product that would change the game."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with colossus
cosmos , dosus , posse , proses , soses

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Variants

List of all variants of colossus that leads to same result
colossi , colossus , colossuses

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Etymology

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From Greek kōlos (ball) and ōide (like), meaning 'giant, monster'.

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Trivia

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1. The Colossus of Rhodes was said to have been so large that two ships could sail under its pedestal.

2. The Colossus of Memnon, another ancient Greek statue, was said to make a sound every sunrise, which was believed to be the god Memnon greeting the sun.

3. The term 'colossus' is also used in computing to refer to a large, powerful computer or server.

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Related Concepts

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1. Statue: A large, usually carved, representation of a person, animal, or thing, typically installed in a public place as a landmark or memorial.

2. Sculpture: The art of creating three-dimensional works of art, usually by carving, modeling, or casting.

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Culture

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The Colossus of Rhodes is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was a statue of Helios, the sun god, and stood approximately 33 meters tall. It was erected in Rhodes, a Greek island in the Mediterranean Sea, around 280 BC. The statue was destroyed by an earthquake in 226 BC, but its ruins are still visible today.

How to Memorize "colossus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, towering statue or figure. Visualize its size and power. Visualize the details of its design and any symbolism it may represent.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'colossus' with 'giant' or 'monumental'. Associate it with power and strength.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'COLossus' to remember the definition: 'Colossal Objects Of Large Size And Significance'.

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