Definition of "monster" []

• An imaginary or legendary creature, such as a centaur or Harpy, that combines parts from various animal or human forms. (noun)
• A creature having a strange or frightening appearance. (noun)
• An animal, a plant, or other organism having structural defects or deformities. (noun)
• Pathology A fetus or an infant that is grotesquely abnormal and usually not viable. (noun)
• A very large animal, plant, or object. (noun)

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• "[88] [1] The clause 2520 (2) -2522 (1), rendered by 'Wist I ... monster,' Gr., followed by S., translates substantially as follows: _If I knew how else I might combat the boastful defiance of the monster_."
• "There is something a little abrupt in the latter part, which I doubt if I like: the Loves and Graces should not be made parties to the making of such a monster; and as _monster_ is now-a-days all adopted adjective, follow the fashion of speech, and call it "One extensive Monster-Nose.""
• "After the events of Prodigal Son, New Orleans detective Cameron O 'Connor and her partner, Michael Maddison, are recuperating after stopping a serial killer, discovering the Frankenstein monster is real, and Dr. Frankenstein is secretly plotting to unleash an army of genetically modified humans on the world."