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 Definitions of cyclopean  [ˌsaɪ kləˈpi ən, saɪˈklɒp i ən]  

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Definition of 'cyclopean' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) Cyclopean
of or resembling the Cyclopes:
a Cyclopean eye.

2.  Cyclopean
(sometimes l.c.) gigantic; vast.

3.  Cyclopean
(usu. l.c.) formed with or containing large, undressed stones fitted together without mortar.

Etymology:  (1635–45; < L Cyclōpē(us) (< Gk KyklṒpeios, adj. der. of KýklōpsCyclops ) + -an1)

Definition of 'cyclopean' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) cyclopean
of or relating to or resembling the Cyclops
"Cyclopean eye"


Definition of 'cyclopean' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) cyclopean
pertaining to the Cyclops; characteristic of the Cyclops; huge; gigantic; vast and rough; massive; as, Cyclopean labors; Cyclopean architecture



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