kəˈlɒsi

Definitions

1. noun

A colossal statue or monument, especially one of the giant bronze statues of Greek divinities at the entrance to the temple of Artemis at Ephesus or one of the statues of Helios at Rhodes.

“The ancient city was famous for its colossi, which stood at over 100 feet tall.”

2. noun

Plural of colossus.

“The museum displayed several colossi from ancient civilizations.”

3. noun

A person of enormous size or strength.

“He was like a colossus on the wrestling mat, easily overpowering his opponents.”