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monster

mons·ter

UK/ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ US/ˈmɑnstɚ/ common informal uk

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Origin

From Middle English monstre, from Old French monstre, mostre, moustre, from Latin mōnstrum.

Phrases

  • abominable snow monster
  • baby monster group
  • bug-eyed monster
  • chest monster
  • cookie monster
  • corporate monster
  • Fischer–Griess Monster

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