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koloss

“koloss” is a Swedish word. Its meaning in English:

noun

  1. colossus

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin colossus, from Ancient Greek κολοσσός (kolossós). Originally used by Herodotus in reference to giant statues in Ancient Egyptian temples. Cognate of Danish kolos, German Koloss, French colosse.

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