polyphemus

/pɒlɪˈfiːməs/

Definitions

1. noun

A one-eyed giant in Greek mythology, the son of Poseidon and a sea-nymph, and the leader of the Laestrygones.

“According to Homer, Polyphemus was a formidable monster, and Odysseus had to navigate his cave carefully to escape.”

Synonyms

  • giant
  • monster
  • ogre

Antonyms

  • midget
  • pygmy