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giantess

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gi·ant·ess  (jn-ts)
n.
A female giant.
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Noun1.giantessgiantess - a female giant
giant - an imaginary figure of superhuman size and strength; appears in folklore and fairy tales
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She was a terrifying-looking person; almost a giantess in height, raw-boned, with iron-grey hair, a face always flushed, and prominent, hysterical eyes.
My Antonia by Cather, Willa View in context
"Glad, of course," echoed the giantess of the amber satin, more meekly than ever.
No Name by Collins, Wilkie View in context
On one occasion she bade me go and challenge the famous giantess of Seville, La Giralda by name, who is as mighty and strong as if made of brass, and though never stirring from one spot, is the most restless and changeable woman in the world.
Don Quixote by Cervantes, Miguel View in context
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