giant squid
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of giant squid
First recorded in 1935–40
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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
Together, we encountered a giant squid, watched lightning and St. Elmo’s fire crackling through the rigging, and caught glimpses of the snow-white whale himself.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 4, 2022
The light hit the giant squid, and the monster dissolved like food coloring in water.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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