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behemoth

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be·he·moth  (b-hmth, b-mth)
n.
1. Something enormous in size or power.
2. often Behemoth A huge animal, possibly the hippopotamus, described in the Bible.
[Middle English behemoth, bemoth, from Hebrew bhmôt, pl. of bhmâ, beast; see bhm in Semitic roots.]
behemoth [bee-hee-moth]
Noun
a huge person or thing [Hebrew b\#ehēmāh beast, name given to a huge beast in the Bible (Job 40:15)]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.behemothbehemoth - someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
colossus, goliath, monster, giant
unusual person, anomaly - a person who is unusual
2.behemothbehemoth - a person of exceptional importance and reputation
titan, colossus, giant, heavyweight
important person, influential person, personage - a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events


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