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Goliath

Pronunciation: /ɡəˈlaɪəθ/

The English word “Goliath” has 3 meanings listed here.

proper noun

  1. A six cubit/span high giant who, according to the Bible, was vanquished in battle with King David.

noun

  1. Any large person or thing; someone or something that is abnormally large or powerful.
  2. A very large champagne bottle with the capacity of about 27 liters, equivalent to 36 standard bottles.

Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew גָּלְיָת (golyāṯ).

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