■ noun
1》 an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size.
2》 an abnormally tall or large person or thing.
↘ Astronomy a star of relatively great size and luminosity.
3》 a person of exceptional talent or qualities: a ~ among sportsmen.
■ adjective very large; gigantic.
Derivatives
~ess noun
~like adjective
Origin
ME geant , from OFr., via L. from Gk gigas , gigant- .