giant squid
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of giant squid
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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"Finding evidence of a giant squid really captures people's imagination, but it's just one part of a much bigger picture," Dr. Nester said.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
A giant squid was washed up dead at nearby Newburgh in 1998, but the suckers on the Forvie arms did not have teeth like a squid's.
From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025
Buford said the team is also bringing back “The Tentacle” — a large-sized replica of a giant squid tentacle descending from the rafters, even though it wasn’t used in preseason games.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2023
“You can go deeper and deeper if you need less air,” Dr. Elemans said, and that opens up a whole new world of food — like giant squid.
From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2023
Sitting near the lake, watching the giant squid waving its tentacles lazily above the water, Harry lost the thread of the conversation as he looked across to the opposite bank.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
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