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kraken
kra·ken [ krkən ]


noun 
Definition:
 
Norwegian sea monster: in Norwegian folklore, a huge sea monster shaped like a giant squid. Norwegian fishermen have periodically reported sightings since the 16th century.
[Mid-18th century. < Norwegian]
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