kraken

/ˈkreɪkən/

Definitions

1. noun

a legendary sea monster said to dwell off the coasts of Norway and Greenland, depicted as a large squid or octopus.

“The sailor told tales of battling the mighty kraken, a creature of myth and legend.”

Synonyms

  • legendary creature
  • sea monster

Antonyms

  • factually supported animal
  • real-life sea creature