Definitions

1. noun

In Norse mythology, a giant or a troll; in Old Norse, a powerful being, often depicted as monstrous and supernatural.

“The jotunn was said to live in the mountains, far from human settlements.”

2. proper noun

The name of the giants in Norse mythology.

“The Jotunn were often depicted as the enemies of the Aesir gods.”

3. adjective

Gigantic; massive; powerful.

“The jotunn-like creature roamed the earth, destroying everything in its path.”